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What Causes Recurring Red, Itchy Patches On Hands, Wrist, Feet, Legs And Arms?
About a month ago, red lines or patches started to appear on my skin. Hands, wrists, feet, ankles, waist line, legs, arms. Very itchy. then they go away. The nurse told me it was hives. My doctor told me it was scabies. I bought Nix cream and used it last Tuesday but nothing has changed. I have been washing and drying clothes, blankets, sheets and am really tired of this. I I don t think that s the right diagnosis. What do you think?
Thu, 15 Jun 2017
Hello,
As per your complain, red lines and patches on body that are very itchy can be due to causes like:
• Any bug or insect bite that was toxic enough to cause generalized allergic reaction.
• It can also be due to mite infestation causing scabies.
I would suggest you to consult an allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests and microscopic examination of the scrapings from bumps can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. In case if it is an allergic reaction anti-allergic like Allegra or Benadryl, steroids and also injection of steroid for faster resolution along with steroid ointment and cool compresses over red bumps can help.
In case of scabies oral Ivermectin and topical Premethrin lotion can help in relief. You can also take anti-allergics to relieve itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
As per your complain, red lines and patches on body that are very itchy can be due to causes like:
• Any bug or insect bite that was toxic enough to cause generalized allergic reaction.
• It can also be due to mite infestation causing scabies.
I would suggest you to consult an allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests and microscopic examination of the scrapings from bumps can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. In case if it is an allergic reaction anti-allergic like Allegra or Benadryl, steroids and also injection of steroid for faster resolution along with steroid ointment and cool compresses over red bumps can help.
In case of scabies oral Ivermectin and topical Premethrin lotion can help in relief. You can also take anti-allergics to relieve itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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