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Taken Steroids For Rash. Itching On Legs, Stomach, Chest, Arms. Eye Pain, Redness, Cold Hands, Sweating

I have a rash thay developed almost 2 week ago . Doctor thought it was do to antibiotic i was taking so i stop using them. I was given steroids the rash never really went way but it wasnt as much but today about 11 days later i started itching suddenly and noticedthe rash again on not only my legs like the first time but it is now all over my stomach my back chest arms it is not bumps its more like just red i have also been havig pain in my eyes and they are a bit red dont know if its in relation to my skin. i also knowrest the rash appeared after feeling cold hands and sweaty anxious (this happened yhe first time i got it too) help! Idk what jy might be.
Wed, 10 Apr 2013
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thank you for your query
it look like you have allergic skin condition due to some infection may be bacterial or viral
you need to take antibiotic and anti histaminic medicine
better to consult doctor first
you should avoid sun and wind exposure ,stress ,smoking .
apply good moisturizer lotion over body
never scratch or pick the lesion
wear full and cotton cloths only
i hope i answered your query
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Taken Steroids For Rash. Itching On Legs, Stomach, Chest, Arms. Eye Pain, Redness, Cold Hands, Sweating

hello welcome to healthcare magic forum thank you for your query it look like you have allergic skin condition due to some infection may be bacterial or viral you need to take antibiotic and anti histaminic medicine better to consult doctor first you should avoid sun and wind exposure ,stress ,smoking . apply good moisturizer lotion over body never scratch or pick the lesion wear full and cotton cloths only i hope i answered your query