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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itchy Red Rash On The Wrists
I was in a cornfield 3 consecutive days and shucked 23 5 gallon buckets of downed corn. I began noticing itching on my wrists. Now, a few days later, a red rash has developed from my wrists up almost to my elbows on the inner side. It itches so bad it keeps me awake at night. I want to take sandpaper and scratch it. My skin is rough with little bumps on it.
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe itchy red rash on the wrists which seems to be due to contact dermatitis. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction, psoriasis , skin infection, fungal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , protect it from sun. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate body. Doctor may also prescribe anti bacterial like clindamycin. You should apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. Avoid touching or pricking rashes.
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 severe itchy red rash on the wrists which seems to be due to contact dermatitis. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction, psoriasis , skin infection, fungal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , protect it from sun. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate body. Doctor may also prescribe anti bacterial like clindamycin. You should apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. Avoid touching or pricking rashes.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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