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What Causes Red Patches On The Arms And Back After Taking A Hot Shower ? How Can These Be Prevented ?
my girlfriend breaks out with large red areas after showering. Always on arms and sometimes on back. She takes very hot showers but always have and this started bout a month ago.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Hi...dear Forrest.,
Thanks for choosing HCM.,
Allergic rash with hot water...is called ERYTHEMA AB IGNE...,
It occur when the exposure to heat...,
Characterstic feature is reticular pattern of erythema and ..,
Hyperpigmentation...,it is more common in cold climates...ok.,
Treatment is...,
1) Avoid further exposure of Heat..,
2) Morning Calamine...soothing lotion on affected part..,
3) Tab..Levocetrizine 5 mg for 15 daqys night times..,
4) Local application of 2 to 5 % Hydroquinone will reverse ..,
the problem...ok....good luck..,
Thanks for choosing HCM.,
Allergic rash with hot water...is called ERYTHEMA AB IGNE...,
It occur when the exposure to heat...,
Characterstic feature is reticular pattern of erythema and ..,
Hyperpigmentation...,it is more common in cold climates...ok.,
Treatment is...,
1) Avoid further exposure of Heat..,
2) Morning Calamine...soothing lotion on affected part..,
3) Tab..Levocetrizine 5 mg for 15 daqys night times..,
4) Local application of 2 to 5 % Hydroquinone will reverse ..,
the problem...ok....good luck..,
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dear
welcome to healthcaremagic
you seems to be suffered from allergic response be aware from ther allergic factors and then take some drugs like cetrizine if symptoms persist contact your physicians
thanks
welcome to healthcaremagic
you seems to be suffered from allergic response be aware from ther allergic factors and then take some drugs like cetrizine if symptoms persist contact your physicians
thanks
I find this answer helpful
Hello,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic. It looks like water urticaria which is development of hives after coming in contact with water. She can try oral antihistaminics like Allegra or Cetrizine for some days. If the symptoms persist then she may need topical and oral steroids. Then she has to consult a dermatologist.
Hope it helps. Regards.
Welcome to HealthcareMagic. It looks like water urticaria which is development of hives after coming in contact with water. She can try oral antihistaminics like Allegra or Cetrizine for some days. If the symptoms persist then she may need topical and oral steroids. Then she has to consult a dermatologist.
Hope it helps. Regards.
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