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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On The Chest, Stomach And Legs
I have been going through a bit of a rough time financially and earlier this month I wasn t able to wash my clothes too frequently. A huge itchy rash had popped up all over my body where my clothes touched- legs, chest, stomach. I was able to wash them soon after, and have been regularly since. It s been about 3 weeks now, and there aren t any more bumps. There are red splotches where the bumps used to be but on most, not all, it s like it s super dry, scaly skin. It still itches, but just the splotches that have the dry skin. What should I do?
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy rashes on the chest, stomach and legs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction, contact dermatitis, poor hygiene, bug bites, improper hygiene, eczema, erythema nodosum or heat rash.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to
- Apply cold compresses to rashes.
- Apply petroleum jelly and protect them from sun exposure.
- Avoid itching or pricking rashes.
- Take anti histamine like benadryl twice a day.
If condition does not get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with corticosteroid ointment and antibiotics .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy rashes on the chest, stomach and legs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction, contact dermatitis, poor hygiene, bug bites, improper hygiene, eczema, erythema nodosum or heat rash.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to
- Apply cold compresses to rashes.
- Apply petroleum jelly and protect them from sun exposure.
- Avoid itching or pricking rashes.
- Take anti histamine like benadryl twice a day.
If condition does not get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with corticosteroid ointment and antibiotics .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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