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What Causes Itchy Burning Rash On Right Side Of Abdomen?

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Question: Two weeks ago I developed a itchy burning rash on my right side of abdomen. I have prescription Cloderm & using Benedryl at night. Haven't been able to sleep for past few nights...itching too much. I do have psoriasis but this doesn't look like it. How can I stop the itching?

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions.
From the description it looks like you might have got some dermatitis/rash secondary to insect bite but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.

Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (30 minutes later)

I have emailed pictures of my rash to you.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral prednisolone to be added

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the pictures.
I have reviewed the pictures.
It seems like you have got an allergic rash secondary to insect/ mosquito bites called Lichen urticarius.
The medications you have been prescribed i.clobetasol cream and antihistamine like Benadryl should take care of your situation.
I would like to modify your current treatment.
I would like to give you a short course of low dose prednisolone for faster relief.
Apply Clobetasol cream thrice a day and take Benadryl twice/thrice to relieve itching.
I am sure you will be fine soon.
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar