Q. I have itchy skin rashes on my back that are now spreading. What should I do?

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I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

I can see several dark nodular lesions on the back. I would keep a possibility of nodular prurigo or hypertrophic lichen planus.

I suggest you use a topical ultrapotent steroid either Clobetasol propionate 0.05% or Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% or Halobetasol propionate 0.05% twice daily.

In addition to that, you may take oral antihistamines like tablet Cetrizine (Cetirizine) 10 mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicines.

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Are you using something for it? It will not go away on its own.

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Yes, that is fine. I suggest you continue it.

If possible ask your doctor to give you the one with salicylic acid that is Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05 % plus salicylic acid 3 to 6 % ointment. This would be more effective.

In addition to that, I suggest you take an oral antihistamine that is Cetrizine (Cetirizine) 10 mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicines.

Thank you.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Experience: 19 + Yrs

Dermatology

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