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Rash

by Ariel99, Apr 28, 2009 09:36PM
I have a red, itchy rash all over my arms, neck, chest, face and ears. It's driving me crazy and it has been 3 days. My boyfriend just started getting rash on his arms and ears today. I don't know if it's an allergy we both have or if it's something contagious. Help please!
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Apr 29, 2009 12:14AM
To: Ariel99
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but from the symptoms,it looks like hives. Hives (medically known as urticaria) are red, itchy, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes.Take non-sedating antihistamines such as Cetirizine(Zyrtec) or Loratadine(Claritin) to get symptom relief. Sedating antihistamines such as Chlorphenamine(Benadryl) are used at night to get urticaria control. Short courses of oral cortisone or steroids are taken for short periods (one to three days) to settle more severe symptoms.Also apply calamine lotion and a mild steroid cream on the bumps.
You may take Vitamin C along with the prescribed treatment. Vitamin C is a general anti-allergy supplement. It helps stabilize mast cells so they are less likely to release histamine.

If the symptoms persist then pls get it evaluated from a dermatologist.Other possibilities of eczema,scabies and contact dermatitis has to be ruled out.I hope that helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.
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