Re-occuring rash

I recently acquired an extemely itchy rash on my chest and left arm. I tried  OTC Caladryl and get some relief but it comes back in a day or two. Occasionally the red irritation will not be  there but the itch will. The rash seems only to visit my left side (left arm, left side of my chest, left leg).

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Rick:

It's hard to say from your description, but you may have a mild form of eczema.  You might try OTC hydrocortisone 1 percent and Sarna lotion for itch as needed. If those don't help, show your problem to a skin doctor.

Good luck.

Dr. R

[Del Lamping]

I have itching all over my body including my scalp -swelling in my hands  no rash or itching on my face - presently I am on a 10 day cordosone shot -I am on the 5th day but am still itching terribly - help

[Jay]

my simptoms are similar to Dels , I have recently gotten a rash (pinkish raised spots some as big as silver dollars) and it itches badly . The rash areas are on my arms ,abdoman, neck,legs, and scalp. I dont know what to do nor how to stop the itching. Please Help !!!