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Itchy Rash

by Merie514, Sep 16, 2009 01:36AM
I have a rash, I've had it for awhile. It's on my belly and now on my chest and spreading to my shoulders and back its really itchy, and like blotchy and when i scratch it, it turns white and looks like i have dry skin? What could it be?
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Sep 16, 2009 12:31PM
To: Merie514
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be eczema. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide). Also use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

If still the symptoms do not improve then please get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.

I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.


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