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Itchy Rashes On Arms, Had Hives, Shingles. Treated With Streroids. Done Biopsy. What Is It?
I have an itchy rash or more what looks like hives on my arms and legs. I have been treated with steroids and anti vital medication I was diagnosed with shingles about 7 months ago and have been dealing with this sense. These take days to weeks to heal and scar. Biopsy said maybe insect bites however these happen at home in my car at work anywhere please help.
Wed, 29 May 2013
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Welcome to healthcare magic forum.
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem.
It look like you have allergic skin lesion.
You need to avoid exposure to any insect or other allergen.
You can take anti histaminic medicine for itching.
For scar you can apply silicone base gel.
You need to be aware of any substance that produce allergy.
It is better to consult dermatologist for better treatment.
I hope I answered your question.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Regards
Welcome to healthcare magic forum.
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem.
It look like you have allergic skin lesion.
You need to avoid exposure to any insect or other allergen.
You can take anti histaminic medicine for itching.
For scar you can apply silicone base gel.
You need to be aware of any substance that produce allergy.
It is better to consult dermatologist for better treatment.
I hope I answered your question.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Regards
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