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What Is The Remedy For Itchy Rash On Chest And Forearms When On Benadryl And Steroid Cream?

I have itchy rash on chest and forearms, look like tiny clear blisters but bleeds if scratched or rubbed. It itches and then is searing burn. Chest area is only 6in diameter center just below collar bone, top of both forearms, nowhere else. Benadryl orally nor steroid cream helps.
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for itchy rash on chest and forearms when on benadryl and steroid cream. There can be multiple possibilities of the red rashes and it requires a close physical examination to diagnose the exact entity of the problem.

In my view correlating with the facts you have provided it appears to be either urticaria (or hives) or allergic dermatitis of the area due to heat.

I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper therapy. In between you should avoid sun exposure and friction to the area properly. If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply fluticasone with mupirocin cream. You can take an antihistamine such as loratadine for twice a day if itching is present.

Do not try to pinch, pop or squeeze the area as it may cause secondary infection of the area.

All the best
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What Is The Remedy For Itchy Rash On Chest And Forearms When On Benadryl And Steroid Cream?

Hi, I can understand your concern for itchy rash on chest and forearms when on benadryl and steroid cream. There can be multiple possibilities of the red rashes and it requires a close physical examination to diagnose the exact entity of the problem. In my view correlating with the facts you have provided it appears to be either urticaria (or hives) or allergic dermatitis of the area due to heat. I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper therapy. In between you should avoid sun exposure and friction to the area properly. If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply fluticasone with mupirocin cream. You can take an antihistamine such as loratadine for twice a day if itching is present. Do not try to pinch, pop or squeeze the area as it may cause secondary infection of the area. All the best