red splotches on abdoman,sides and pelvic area

[dunn1]

Hello,about 3 days ago i noticed red splotches on my abdoman about the size of a pee to the size of a dime some are raised and some are flat they are also on my sides and around my pelvic area.They do not itch could this be hives? Maybe an allergic reaction or stress realated.One of the bigger splotches now looks like a patch of dry skin.I took benedryl this morning and it hasnt helped.They do not itch and are not sore.Should i give it more time or could this be serious? I am thinking about going to the walk in clinic asap,because its freeking me out.

[Carol A]

Could be dry skin - psoriasis or eczema. If you don't want to see a doctor - which would be my first suggestion, ask your local pharmacist if he/she can recommend a product for dry skin.  If the product doesn't work you probably should see a doctor!

Carol

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.

This could be allergic reactions to unknown substances, skin hypersensitivity, eczema, dermatitis or insect bites, psoriasis.

Have you had allergic reactions in the past? Are you allergic to any specific substances?

You should try to keep the area dry and clean. Try some powder to absorb the sweat. Do not pick at the lesions and do not try to poke them. This will cause secondary infection.

Apply calamine lotion at the site and take some oral antihistamine medications like loratadine or cetrizine for your complaints.

If the symptoms are still persistent after a few days, consult your dermatologist and get a proper clinical evaluation done.

Let us know if you have any doubts and keep us posted on how you are doing.

Good luck.

[untiltheworms]

i just had the same thing happen to me 1 week ago, seems like just dry skin or a reaction to detergent, i also go tanning...it could have been from that.