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What Are The Scaly Rashes On Chest And Back After Exposed To Fumes?
Im a 32 year old female and used a strong household bathroom cleaner (Clorox Cleaner). While I was using it I didnt' have great ventilation and my eyes burned and I had to keep leaving the room. Just 48 hours later, I woke up with my entire chest back and stomach covered in a mildly itchy pink/reddish rash. The Rash has taken on a scaly/oldish look. With each by day 3 of the rash its a bit darker and has only spread a tiny bit to my legs. My Doctor gave me Hydroxyzine (antihistamine) to clear it up. However, it doesn't seem to be doing anything. What could this rash be and should I go back to my doctor? How long does this generally take to clear up?
Wed, 26 Aug 2020
Hello,
To reduce the rashes due to exposure to household cleaner, you should take a bath at the earliest to remove as much contact with the allergen as possible from your skin.
Pat yourself dry & apply cool compress. Apply Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream in the area affected.
Avoid scratching & stay away from contact with the allergen that caused you discomfort.
Orally you should take Fexofenadine (Allegra), one tab twice daily for 7 days. It should get better.
However, you should get clinically examined by a dermatologist, in case you need injections(shots) to get rid of the discomfort faster.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K.
To reduce the rashes due to exposure to household cleaner, you should take a bath at the earliest to remove as much contact with the allergen as possible from your skin.
Pat yourself dry & apply cool compress. Apply Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream in the area affected.
Avoid scratching & stay away from contact with the allergen that caused you discomfort.
Orally you should take Fexofenadine (Allegra), one tab twice daily for 7 days. It should get better.
However, you should get clinically examined by a dermatologist, in case you need injections(shots) to get rid of the discomfort faster.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K.
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