Question 1

rash now 14 days.  dr visit last thursday, contact dermatitis.  symptoms are not better.  no relief from red raised itchy bumps what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluation: Depending on the treatment, allergic contact dermatitis can last several days to a month.  If would be worthwhile to re-check with a doctor and specifically a dermatologist to confirm the contact dermatitis diagnosis and offer perhaps a different course of treatment.  Don't suffer.

Question 2

contact dermatitis in abdomen and back why? answers

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See a dermatologist : You might need patch testing (various chemicals are put on your skin in small amounts), to see if you are allergic to something like.

Question 3

i've found a few little red marks around my abdomen and hips that are raised and only itch occasionally. i found another one today, but just one. i suspect either contact dermatitis or insect bites. what do you think?

Accepted Answer

: Insect bites will present like a pimples (circular pattern initially) and if you look at them closely you can see the puncture points. Red marks by contact dermatitis can occur at different shapes which depend where your body are in contact with the source of allergen. Without an image and with the history, I would incline to dermatitis in your case which can be caused by new underwear or soap.

Question 4

i have 3 different types of rashes on my body. diagnosed with contact dermatitis on hands but now patches on shins and little "bites" on elbows/arms?

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Contact dermatitis?: Good morning, 
it is possible that you had contact with the same contact allergens in other areas of body, based on the chance of having exposed to the same allergen. It is also possible that you do have an tendency to develop a generalized dermatitis which is called atopic dermatitis. Certain conditions such as psoriasis can sometimes be confused with other dermatoses. See your doctor, please.

Question 5

just had an open abdominal hernia repair on thursday.  i have developed a contact dermatitis that is blistering all over my stomach. how to treat?

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon: You possibility have a reaction to the wound dressing, not uncommon, surgery team will be able to address the issue and advise you further on wound care

Question 6

what is the best way to treat contact dermatitis? i have a really bad rash on my shins and around my ankles!

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis is a type of allergic reaction. The best way to avoid it is to avoid whatever is causing the allergy. It could be insulation, dust, dirt, chemicals, clothes, metal, the soap you use. It is difficult to determine what is causing it.

Question 7

i've had pin head like rash on my ankles for about 1 wk. dr. said contact dermatitis, i think petechae. no other symptoms. when should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Rash: If it is petechiae your doctor would have told you it petechiae.  If it spreads then it is a concern and  needs to be worked out

Question 8

contact dermatitis rash stopped itching after several days but still red.when will it fade away,will it turn brown after redness?how soon will it go?

Accepted Answer

A few weeks: Since there was significant inflammation on the skin which is often aggravated by scratching, it may takes a few weeks for the discoloration to subside.

Question 9

is domeboro powder or aveno powder better for itchy contact dermatitis rash?

Accepted Answer

Better than both: depends how sever rash you have. If not severe and not oozing hydrocortisone cream 1% can be obtained OTC if sever see PCP. Domeboro is helpful for oozing rash but you will still need topical cortisone. Aveeno (oatmeal) powder can relieve some itching and still you will need topical cortisone.

Question 10

taking doxycycline. have rash that looks like contact dermatitis on hands and wrist?

Accepted Answer

Stop the med now: If you develop a rash while on tetracycline, discontinue it immediately and contact the prescribing physician.

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Rash now 14 days. dr visit last thursday, contact dermatitis. symptoms are not better. no relief from red raised itchy bumps what can i do?

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Contact dermatitis in abdomen and back why? answers

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I've found a few little red marks around my abdomen and hips that are raised and only itch occasionally. i found another one today, but just one. i suspect either contact dermatitis or insect bites. what do you think?

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I have 3 different types of rashes on my body. diagnosed with contact dermatitis on hands but now patches on shins and little "bites" on elbows/arms?

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Just had an open abdominal hernia repair on thursday. i have developed a contact dermatitis that is blistering all over my stomach. how to treat?

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What is the best way to treat contact dermatitis? i have a really bad rash on my shins and around my ankles!

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I've had pin head like rash on my ankles for about 1 wk. dr. said contact dermatitis, i think petechae. no other symptoms. when should i worry?

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Contact dermatitis rash stopped itching after several days but still red.when will it fade away,will it turn brown after redness?how soon will it go?

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Is domeboro powder or aveno powder better for itchy contact dermatitis rash?

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Taking doxycycline. have rash that looks like contact dermatitis on hands and wrist?

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