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What Causes Rashes On Chest, Back, Neck And Below The Naval?
I have a rash on my chest, back, neck, below the naval. It is not on my arms or legs. It is red and blotchy, and on both sides of my body. I have noticed when I take a shower or out in the sun, it becomes more inflamed. It really is not itchy, just sometimes. It is red, and some are raised above the skin. It is not full of pus. I have had it about 3 days. I am an adult woman over 50. When I was a girl, I had chicken pox, measles, and mumps. Thanks
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
Hi.
As per your case history you are probably having allergic dermatitis.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on affected skin.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
As per your case history you are probably having allergic dermatitis.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on affected skin.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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