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What Causes Persistent Rash On The Upper Abdomen?

Posted on Tue, 4 Oct 2016

Question: Upper abdominal rash for 9 weeks now. No pain and no itch. Red and raised. Located just below chest line on left and right side. I've tried different ointments but no real results. Thought it might be acne but acne ointment did not help although it did soften rough raised areas.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I have gone through the uploaded pictures and need to ask you few questions:
Are you having any other ailments?
Are you taking any other medicines?
Is the rash totally asymptomatic?
Which medicines have you used on the rash in the past?
Have you used or applied anything new on the affected area in the recent past?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Hello Dr. sawhney: there are no other ailments; I have been taking Losatan for HBP for past two years with no known side-effects; no other medicines but I do take some vitamins & supplements including "Prosvent" for prostrate health. I have been having occasional multiple nightly trips to bathroom which started after my first colonoscopy earlier this year; I have tried several OTC creams and ointments and also goldbond powder. Nothing has really helped. I do have outside allergies (hayfever) since childhood. Only moderate stress level at work. Rash is confined to upper abdominal area as shown in earlier pic.
I look forward to hearing from you........ XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Either eczematous rash or sarcoidosis or granuloma annulare

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints there are few possibilities: either eczematous rash or sarcoidosis or granuloma annulare.
Sarcoidosis and granuloma annulare are granulomatous disorders which can be confirmed by skin biopsy.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply potent topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily for 10-12 days. It it shows improvement then it is probably eczematous reaction.
Otherwise consult a dermatologist and get a complete work up done.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Besides this avoid using soap on the affected area, wear loose cotton clothes and stay in cool airy environment .
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj