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Spots / rash on skin - any ideas what it is?

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darren03710
darren03710

Spots / rash on skin - any ideas what it is?

It appears on my back, neck and one elbow (picture below)

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee darren03710

    Posted

    Reactions to insect bites?Do they itch?

    • darren03710
      darren03710 Marina_Dee

      Posted

      yes definitely itchy

      Seems quite a few of them on back, neck and the three on the arm to be insect bites I thought, would of needed to be a swarm!

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee darren03710

    Posted

    I suggested insect bites as they appear in the usual places for insects to bite. Have you been outside with no shirt on?Where are you in the world? If they are spreading you need to get in touch with your doctor but in the mean time try taking an antihistamine....one per day for 2 weeks. If no improvement after 3 days stop the medication and see/phone your doctor. If you can email a few pictures it may help to diagnose.

    You can buy anti histamine medication in most supermarkets. Try one with Cetrizine as the active ingredient.

    • darren03710
      darren03710 Marina_Dee

      Posted

      Okay thanks

      No I haven't been out with shirt off in last few days - too cold! I am in the UK. Don't seem to be spreading further, just red and itchy

      Will try the antihistamine and see what happens

      Thanks

  • nikhilmehta
    nikhilmehta darren03710

    Posted

    Allergic contact dermatitis is commonly seen with poison ivy, cosmetics, certain metals such as nickel, and medications that are applied to the skin. The skin rash of contact dermatitis can appear as red skin, skin bumps, blisters, scales, crusts, or sores

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