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What Should I Apply On My Skin Rashes Which Itches When Scratched ?

Hi, Im 15 years old, I weigh 115 lbs, Im 5 ft and 4inches tall, and the only big medical condition I ve ever had is asthma .That s about it. I have these big red spots on my thigh another on the side of my leg and I have two more on the same leg. The thing is that they re only on my left leg. I haven t gotten anymore, and they only itch if I accidently scratch it and whenver I press on one it feels like something sharp is poking me. I thought it was a bed bug bite but I looked at some pictures of bed bug bits and they don t really look like mine. Mine are bigger but have very small spots ( like razor bumps) inside the red part. I got my first one on 5/24/11 and the rest through 5/27 and 5/28 and I haven t gotten any since. My mom told me to put some Caladryl on and it seems to work but on the next day, when I wake up, it has grown back to the same size. I don t know what else to put on them. Please, if you could help, in anyway, I would be very much thankfull and happy! :)
Mon, 16 Jan 2012
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Hi!,
Welcome To HealthcareMagic forum,

Big red spots on thigh ,seems to be a fungal infection .And it is also associated with itching .The second possibility I would say would be a allergic reaction (less likely) .
You can first start with using anti fungal creams and tablets for first 2 weeks and then decide whether to continue it or not.The usual course is of 4 weeks .
If you don't respond in first 2 weeks then switch over to a steroid cream.Along with this you can take any anti histaminic tablet like cetrizine to relieve itching.

But as these medicines are prescription based ,so you should consult a dermatologist and should not try it yourself.

I'll be available to guide your further if needed.

regards,
Dr.chawda

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What Should I Apply On My Skin Rashes Which Itches When Scratched ?

Hi!, Welcome To HealthcareMagic forum, Big red spots on thigh ,seems to be a fungal infection .And it is also associated with itching .The second possibility I would say would be a allergic reaction (less likely) . You can first start with using anti fungal creams and tablets for first 2 weeks and then decide whether to continue it or not.The usual course is of 4 weeks . If you don t respond in first 2 weeks then switch over to a steroid cream.Along with this you can take any anti histaminic tablet like cetrizine to relieve itching. But as these medicines are prescription based ,so you should consult a dermatologist and should not try it yourself. I ll be available to guide your further if needed. regards, Dr.chawda