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Suggest Medication For Skin Fungal Infection On Body Causing Hives Like Rashes
Hi Doctor,I have a skin condition from neck down to my feet.They first started like hives then the doctor put me on prednisone 5mg and when I was done the dosage.The hives/rashes started to scare leaving shiny spots that become so sticky if I apply Vaseline intensive care lotion.The joins of my legs always become so bumpy when I sweat at night or wear tight pants.The last time I visit the doctor, he said it was a skin fungal infection I have. We have pets in my house and non of them are vaccinated and rarely clean the common areas.Am so scared and please help.
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of skin fungal infection on body causing hives like rashes. Well hives is the bodies reaction to the external stimuli as a allergic reaction .There can be many reasons for hives such environmental factors , cosmetic product or side effects of any medicine. It is very important to find out what exactly causing hives or what factor is responsible for there occurrence , because treatment depends upon the causative factor. As such hives are harmless but when they start interfering in vital activities of life like breathing difficulty in your case then the condition become a kind of medical emergency . So i would suggest you to consult allergy specialist for proper diagnosis Doctor may prescribe other steroid cream, anti inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress immune system. Doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor. The only treatment for hives is steroid therapy . Apply cold compresses to body for itchiness and redness.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of skin fungal infection on body causing hives like rashes. Well hives is the bodies reaction to the external stimuli as a allergic reaction .There can be many reasons for hives such environmental factors , cosmetic product or side effects of any medicine. It is very important to find out what exactly causing hives or what factor is responsible for there occurrence , because treatment depends upon the causative factor. As such hives are harmless but when they start interfering in vital activities of life like breathing difficulty in your case then the condition become a kind of medical emergency . So i would suggest you to consult allergy specialist for proper diagnosis Doctor may prescribe other steroid cream, anti inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress immune system. Doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor. The only treatment for hives is steroid therapy . Apply cold compresses to body for itchiness and redness.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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