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Suggest Treatment For Large Itchy Blotches On The Waist

the last few days I feel it could be shingles i have. No energy Just above my waist are big red itchy blotches. thought it was a bite at first. Anything I can put on it - do I watch for it spreading? Get to a doctor? Did have a chicken pox virus in my brain the first part of May - was in hospital for 2 weeks. No rash on my body. Very itchy dry eyes.
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of large itchy blotches on the waist which seems to be due to hair follicle infection leading to folliculitis and it could be due to furuncle or boil. The symptoms you mention in query can also occur due to allergic reaction , side effect of certain medicine or fungal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply topical antibacterial ointment and wear loose clothes. You should avoid sharing your clothes with someone and avoid taking anyone's clothes. You should take course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene and keep area little dry. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. Also take over the counter anti histamine like zyrtec .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Large Itchy Blotches On The Waist

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of large itchy blotches on the waist which seems to be due to hair follicle infection leading to folliculitis and it could be due to furuncle or boil. The symptoms you mention in query can also occur due to allergic reaction , side effect of certain medicine or fungal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply topical antibacterial ointment and wear loose clothes. You should avoid sharing your clothes with someone and avoid taking anyone s clothes. You should take course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene and keep area little dry. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. Also take over the counter anti histamine like zyrtec . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari