skin rash look like insect bite

Hi ,I had a rash on my left arm four days ago it look like insect bite and know it spread all over my arms , my legs the sides of my back, and my chest. It’s itchy too..  What could it be?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Such an itchy rash which is spreading so soon can be due to viral infection or allergic reaction. 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 symptoms 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).But they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[AY90]

I really appreciate your time and care. and I'm sorry for not replaying back to you . thank you very much and it was like what you said and your information really helped.