Rashes

Since last 15 days, I have been experiencing some red rashes over my face, hands and chest for particular.... These rashes remain for about 20-30 minutes and than dissappear....Whenever I come out after bathing my face, hands and chest would be covered by red rashes for 20-30 minutes..... It happens twicw or thrice during a day....It also appears during shaving...They are really itchy and embarrasing..... I tried antibiotics , but it seems they are not working.... Can you categorize my problem. Is it serious?  Subscribe me medicines.
Thanks
Shrenik

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Nothing can be said with surety without a clinical examination.

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or dry skin condition or even balanitis. You would also need to rule out a fungal infection.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.