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What Causes Rashes On The Upper Body?

my daughter has upper body rash that looks like little welts and says that they are not itchy. she does not have fever and feels well. this occured when she moved to a cottage like house where i am wondering if there is septic tank water or something like mould (??)
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.
A rash on your upper body can be due to a number of conditions.Some of the causes are:
-Contact dermatitis is caused by allowing skin to come into contact with a substance that causes irritation.
-Seborrheic dermatitis can appear on upper body as a red, scaly, itchy rash.
-Eczema can also cause a red, itchy rash. It is often found in crevices such as elbows and behind knees, but can also affect the area behind ears and portions of neck.
Treatment for a rash on your upper body will vary depending on the cause.Some advices are:
-wash the area
- It is best to avoid scrubbing or scratching your skin
- apply either calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream or ointment
If the situation gets worse contact the local doctor.Hope my answer was helpful,thanks!
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What Causes Rashes On The Upper Body?

Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. A rash on your upper body can be due to a number of conditions.Some of the causes are: -Contact dermatitis is caused by allowing skin to come into contact with a substance that causes irritation. -Seborrheic dermatitis can appear on upper body as a red, scaly, itchy rash. -Eczema can also cause a red, itchy rash. It is often found in crevices such as elbows and behind knees, but can also affect the area behind ears and portions of neck. Treatment for a rash on your upper body will vary depending on the cause.Some advices are: -wash the area - It is best to avoid scrubbing or scratching your skin - apply either calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream or ointment If the situation gets worse contact the local doctor.Hope my answer was helpful,thanks!