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What Causes Itching Sensation In Shoulder Post Vacation Trip?

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Posted on Thu, 4 Jun 2015
Question: I vacationed in the Riviera XXXXXXX From April 5th-the 10th...shortly after I noticed I was itching like crazy on my right shoulder. Now I have a rash on my right shoulder, my left shoulder and last week I had a pimple-y type of rash on my neck. I have been using a cortisone cream and it lessons the itching...The rash went away on my neck, but seems to by more itchy today on my shoulders
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
hello

thank you for contacting HCM

there could be a number of causes for your complaint. i would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. please share a clear image of the rash
2. does itch occur on any other part of the body as well?
3. is anyone else in the family also having yhis problem?
4. are you on any medication?
5. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. any other symptom that you would like to share?

i'll be looking forwars for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (43 hours later)
I could not get a clear picture of it. It is not super noticeable. It does not itch anywhere else on my body
No one else has it and I am not on any medications except Allertec
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Most probably allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Your symptoms are suggesting allergic reaction which could be from any cause like dust, insect bite, food, etc. It usually takes few days to resolve completely. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- cetirizine one at night for 5 days.
- Don't take very warm shower.
- Change your clothing/bedding thoroughly.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Itching Sensation In Shoulder Post Vacation Trip?

Brief Answer: Need some details to guide you better Detailed Answer: hello thank you for contacting HCM there could be a number of causes for your complaint. i would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please: 1. please share a clear image of the rash 2. does itch occur on any other part of the body as well? 3. is anyone else in the family also having yhis problem? 4. are you on any medication? 5. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension or any other illness? 6. any other symptom that you would like to share? i'll be looking forwars for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours. thank you