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What Causes Bubbly Rash On The Chest And Arms?

hi...I have a bubbly rash appear on my chest,,back and arms and hands there like small pimples and red.. i started a new job in a hospital tuesday and when i got back from work i noticed them.. when i went back in on thur and fri they told me it may be a allergic reaction but it has got worse and also ive been being sick and lossed my apitite what could it be?
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at heallthcaremagic

Judging from the information that you have provided I will keep a possibility of a viral exanthem.
I would specifically like to rule out Chicken pox, since as you say that the rash is composed of fluid filled lesions.
Chicken pox classically presents with red lesions which later on become topped with fluid filled lesions.
The lesions of chicken pox are mainly distributed on the trunk, face and proximal extremities. Palms and soles are usually spared. Fever and other systemic symptoms are present.
I will suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region. Your dermatologist after examination would be able to either confirm or rule out chicken pox.
Treatment of a confirmed episode of chicken pox is with oral antivirals e.g acyclovir or valacyclovir.
Symptomatic treatment for fever and malaise should be provided with OTC paracetamol and ibuprofen.

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What Causes Bubbly Rash On The Chest And Arms?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at heallthcaremagic Judging from the information that you have provided I will keep a possibility of a viral exanthem. I would specifically like to rule out Chicken pox, since as you say that the rash is composed of fluid filled lesions. Chicken pox classically presents with red lesions which later on become topped with fluid filled lesions. The lesions of chicken pox are mainly distributed on the trunk, face and proximal extremities. Palms and soles are usually spared. Fever and other systemic symptoms are present. I will suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region. Your dermatologist after examination would be able to either confirm or rule out chicken pox. Treatment of a confirmed episode of chicken pox is with oral antivirals e.g acyclovir or valacyclovir. Symptomatic treatment for fever and malaise should be provided with OTC paracetamol and ibuprofen. Regards