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Suggest Treatment For Whelps And Itchy Patches Across Shoulder Blades
Question: got welps and red itch patches all across my shoulder blade what can it be I put anti itch cream so the itchiness went away
Brief Answer:
Kindly send pictures of the affected area.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.
I can understand your concern for the eruptions on the shoulder blade.
In view to help you best I request you to kindly upload few good resolution pictures of the affected area. For that you have a feature on the right side of the page. or else you can send your photos at
YYYY@YYYY
With attention " Dr Sanjay Kanodia
Also kindly tell me the severity of itching - is it mild or moderate or severe.
Hope to hear soon from your side.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY
Kindly send pictures of the affected area.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.
I can understand your concern for the eruptions on the shoulder blade.
In view to help you best I request you to kindly upload few good resolution pictures of the affected area. For that you have a feature on the right side of the page. or else you can send your photos at
YYYY@YYYY
With attention " Dr Sanjay Kanodia
Also kindly tell me the severity of itching - is it mild or moderate or severe.
Hope to hear soon from your side.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The itching was some what strong on a scale of 1 to 10 I would say about a 6 however after applying the anti itch cream it has almost stopped altogether
This all started at approximately 7:15 PM
did you get the attachments
This all started at approximately 7:15 PM
did you get the attachments
Brief Answer:
"Polymorphous light eruptions" ( PMLE): Sun protection and no scratching.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome again and thanks a lot for posting your picture of the affected area.
After analyzing the picture along with your problem thoroughly, I can make out the condition of known as "Polymorphous light eruptions".
Let me explain you the complete situation- Our human skin is a multilayered structure and it has tendency to wear and tear repeatedly on exposure to environmental factors.
In certain situations when the exposure of the environmental factor is too high, then the skin has the tendency to get red and itchy. In uir case it appears to be related to sun exposure. These red areas appear as mild to moderate eruptions on exposed areas of body which are known as "Polymorphous light eruptions" ( PMLE).
You can see in your picture on high resolution that there are raised dots in each area of redness. You try and recapitulate if you had spent time in sun with exposure to this area yesterday.
It is quite simple condition and can be managed easily.
For the prevention and betterment kindly follow the suggestions below:
-Do not expose yourself to direct sunlight.
-Wear full sleeves cotton clothes covering this area of redness. The affected area should not be exposed to sunlight.
- stay away from hot and humid climate.
- Do not scratch any skin lesion or even try to touch unnecessarily.
-You can do cold water compresses to reduce the intensity of itching.
-Do not scratch or rub the skin as it can lead to further aggravation.
In my patients I suggest them to apply Hydrocortisone or Fluticasone cream at the affected areas.
For itching I suggest to take oral anti histamine like Desloratadine (Tablet Claritin)for 2 times or three times also if the itching is high. The tablet can be reduced to 1-2 in 72 hours if the itching is reduced.
Despite above measures if the problem is not getting better then it is better to consult a dermatologist for best guidance.
Hope this information will help you. I will be glad to guide you any further.
"With good health wishes"
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD (Dermatology & STDs)
"Polymorphous light eruptions" ( PMLE): Sun protection and no scratching.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome again and thanks a lot for posting your picture of the affected area.
After analyzing the picture along with your problem thoroughly, I can make out the condition of known as "Polymorphous light eruptions".
Let me explain you the complete situation- Our human skin is a multilayered structure and it has tendency to wear and tear repeatedly on exposure to environmental factors.
In certain situations when the exposure of the environmental factor is too high, then the skin has the tendency to get red and itchy. In uir case it appears to be related to sun exposure. These red areas appear as mild to moderate eruptions on exposed areas of body which are known as "Polymorphous light eruptions" ( PMLE).
You can see in your picture on high resolution that there are raised dots in each area of redness. You try and recapitulate if you had spent time in sun with exposure to this area yesterday.
It is quite simple condition and can be managed easily.
For the prevention and betterment kindly follow the suggestions below:
-Do not expose yourself to direct sunlight.
-Wear full sleeves cotton clothes covering this area of redness. The affected area should not be exposed to sunlight.
- stay away from hot and humid climate.
- Do not scratch any skin lesion or even try to touch unnecessarily.
-You can do cold water compresses to reduce the intensity of itching.
-Do not scratch or rub the skin as it can lead to further aggravation.
In my patients I suggest them to apply Hydrocortisone or Fluticasone cream at the affected areas.
For itching I suggest to take oral anti histamine like Desloratadine (Tablet Claritin)for 2 times or three times also if the itching is high. The tablet can be reduced to 1-2 in 72 hours if the itching is reduced.
Despite above measures if the problem is not getting better then it is better to consult a dermatologist for best guidance.
Hope this information will help you. I will be glad to guide you any further.
"With good health wishes"
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD (Dermatology & STDs)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much will do as stated and if the problem persist will seek out a dermatagist
Brief Answer:
You will be alright by the simple measures enumerated in the previous mail.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome again and thanks a lot for understanding the simple facts.
I am quite confident that you will be alright by the simple measures enumerated in the previous mail.
My all best wishes for your good health and happy new year to you. I will be glad to guide you any further or if not then can close the discussion and rate the answer.
"With good health wishes"
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD (Dermatology & STDs)
You will be alright by the simple measures enumerated in the previous mail.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome again and thanks a lot for understanding the simple facts.
I am quite confident that you will be alright by the simple measures enumerated in the previous mail.
My all best wishes for your good health and happy new year to you. I will be glad to guide you any further or if not then can close the discussion and rate the answer.
"With good health wishes"
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD (Dermatology & STDs)
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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