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What Causes Itchy Red Bumps On Back, Chest And Limbs?
i am covered in a rash on my stomach, back, breats, legs and arms. It is bumpy and red with some red wlts larger than others. It gets itchy and feels stingy. Started about 3 days ago and seems to be worse today. Taking benedryl. So far those are my main symptoms.
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. If you send a picture of it then it will be more helpful in identifying. If it is allergic then it will disappear after taking antihistamine tab or injection. It might reappear after the first dose wear off also. But if this is fungal infection then antihistamine alone won't be helpful. In such case this is most likely tinea corporis and such case ketoconazole lotion locally and fluconazole tablet weekly once for 1 month will be helpful.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. If you send a picture of it then it will be more helpful in identifying. If it is allergic then it will disappear after taking antihistamine tab or injection. It might reappear after the first dose wear off also. But if this is fungal infection then antihistamine alone won't be helpful. In such case this is most likely tinea corporis and such case ketoconazole lotion locally and fluconazole tablet weekly once for 1 month will be helpful.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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