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Question: I have a rash on my stomach area, lower back, and on neck and hair line. My GP suggested i use head and shoulders shampoo on it, but it still has not cleared up.
Brief Answer:
Possibility of an allergic process
Detailed Answer:
Hi My Dear
Welcome.
I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Dermatologist.
I have examined the pics and it matches an allergic response to some irritant.
To someone with similar profile, I would recommend
1 To wear cotton garments and preferably loose dresses
2 avoidance of cosmetics like deodorant, perfume
3 Simple food without spicy content
4 To pay attention to any other medication being consumed
5 Hydrocortisone cream locally thrice a day
6 Tab Levocetrizine 5 mg a day
7 Avoid sun exposure
It is expected that it should start clearing in two to three days. Shampoo or other medications may be put on hold for now.
If you have more concerns, please feel free to contact.
Best wishes from us!
Possibility of an allergic process
Detailed Answer:
Hi My Dear
Welcome.
I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Dermatologist.
I have examined the pics and it matches an allergic response to some irritant.
To someone with similar profile, I would recommend
1 To wear cotton garments and preferably loose dresses
2 avoidance of cosmetics like deodorant, perfume
3 Simple food without spicy content
4 To pay attention to any other medication being consumed
5 Hydrocortisone cream locally thrice a day
6 Tab Levocetrizine 5 mg a day
7 Avoid sun exposure
It is expected that it should start clearing in two to three days. Shampoo or other medications may be put on hold for now.
If you have more concerns, please feel free to contact.
Best wishes from us!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
I do all that now. Use scent free laundry detergent and ive had this rash thing for two years. Its finally starting to become itchy and annoying .
Brief Answer:
Need to be more vigilant
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear
Thanks for the valuable input.
It would be good to take the following additional measures
1 Please share your investigation reports if any. Of more use would be blood counts, patch test results, and urine/stool exam reports. One can go for fresh investigations if the available ones are not recent.
2 If any treatment for this condition or another has been taken or if you are on medication, it would help to share the information.
3 Please also note if there is any diurnal or climatic variation.
4 Did you notice any triggering/ relieving factors? Kindly provide these inputs so that best possible help can be furnished.
The antiallergic that I just suggested can be safely taken twice a day, if at all needed.
Best wishes
Need to be more vigilant
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear
Thanks for the valuable input.
It would be good to take the following additional measures
1 Please share your investigation reports if any. Of more use would be blood counts, patch test results, and urine/stool exam reports. One can go for fresh investigations if the available ones are not recent.
2 If any treatment for this condition or another has been taken or if you are on medication, it would help to share the information.
3 Please also note if there is any diurnal or climatic variation.
4 Did you notice any triggering/ relieving factors? Kindly provide these inputs so that best possible help can be furnished.
The antiallergic that I just suggested can be safely taken twice a day, if at all needed.
Best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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