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A 18-year-old female asked:
I have some red spots, like rash, on legs, butt and back. there distant one from other and they are itchy. could they be an allergic reaction (it doesn't look like hives) or is it an insect bite? would an antihistamine help?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Doctor can examine: Antihistamines block the chemical histamine and thus decrease itchiness and decrease allergies. Red spots are hard to describe or diagnose in words, and can be from many causes such as: viral infections, other infections, medication causes, strep throat, hot-tub rashes, heat rashes, reactions to creams or lotions, allergic reactions to various things (including foods), internal disorders, etc...
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I would strongly recommend you see your doctor before putting anything on your spots. He/she should see you today or tomorrow. If not available please go to the nearest Emergency Room.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
I have a dry itchy rash on my arms, chest, lower legs and upper back. It looks like small, red spots. I had severe tonsillitis which cleared up just over a week ago, and was given ciprofloxacin (not sure whether it helped). Any idea what could be causi
Dr. Vahe Yetimyananswered
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Scarlet fever: The rash can appear before illness or up to 7 days later. the rash can last for up to 2 to 3 weeks before it fully goes away.
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Got small dark pimples on my face & dry skin. got some dark spots of my arms and legs. Itchy, no pus. maybe bugs from new apartment & city? Now have an inch red/purple rash on front left leg. No pus. Std or anxiety? Going to doctor but worried?
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
usually insect bites would be itchy. Visit a dermatologist for skin exam and possible tx if needed
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A 29-year-old female asked about a 40-year-old male:
Not hives no redness cluster of small hard clear fluid filled bumps on heel of palm on both hands palms and soles of feet itchy Benadryl (diphenhydramine) no help?
Dr. James Dukelowanswered
Podiatry 33 years experience
A form of dermatitis: There are a few different conditions that may cause such a presentation. This could be due to an organism. But there are a variety of causes which ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Had itchy rashes at 12, little red spots formed on my legs and it gets redder when I shower in warm water or get outside. I assume it's due to warm weather. It's been 10 years and the spots aren't itchy anymore but still there. Can a derm solve this?
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Hopefully yes : Can't tell what it is or commit to a diagnosis, a dermatdermatologist evaluation is worthy , good luck
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