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rash want go away

by cyndi682, May 14, 2009 08:11PM
last summer I started getting a rash around my ankles,I was given cream to apply. It has spread over body I scrach in my sleep to it bleeds. it seems to dry up in spots than flare up again.
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, May 15, 2009 01:41AM
To: cyndi682
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be due to eczema. Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash). 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).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

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

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.


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