question - hello, I am guest (17years old male) . I am suffering from itchy rash and attached a similar photo. The problem seems to be acute. There are/is multiple confluent seemingly brown lesion(s) over Back. There is also itch. Please suggest me best course of action.

You asked: hello, I am guest (17years old male) . I am suffering from itchy rash and attached a similar photo. The problem seems to be acute. There are/is multiple confluent seemingly brown lesion(s) over Back. There is also itch. Please suggest me best course of action.

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hello, guest. This is an autogenerated report based on thousands of cases similar to yours and what real dermatologists advised them.

We think you should be aware of the following transmission risk.

Some of the possible condition(s) you have might spread by day to day objects like clothes. Regular washing of all personal belongings is must. Sharing of towel/clothes should be avoided untill visiting the doctor.
Some of the possible condition(s) you have might spread through sex/ blood transfusion. Until an actual diagnosis is established, blood donation should be avoided and condom must be used for sexual intercourse.

Important home treatment and diet advise based on your probable conditions.

Causative factors such as any chemical / insect bite should be prevented.
Do not apply any over the counter as they might contain steroid. Specifically ask the chemist if it contains steroid. Most creams end with vate , derm , plus etc such as betnovate.
Do not experiment with various home treatments.

OTC medicines you may try before visiting a dermatologist.

Use moisturizer such as vaseline lotion or coconut oil liberally.
Anti-histaminic such as levocetirizine (5mg) or fexofenadine (180 mg) can be taken at bedtime, if there is associated itching.
Permethrin 5% cream / lotion (permite) should be used from neck to toe for all family members and kept whole night. Wash all clothes with ironing. Repeat whole thing after 7 days.

Moisturizer : Apply properly over affected areas. You may apply as many time as it is required depending on the requirements.

Caution: In case of any allergic reaction or stinging sensation just wash it off and restart later with smaller amount. if it still persisting, the brand may be required to be changed.

Brand names:
aquasoft
moistures soft
cetaphil
elovera
facemoist

Anti-histamine : Dose depends on body weight. usually 1 levocetirizine (5mg) or fexofenadine (180 mg) can be taken at bedtime. To controll itching 4 times the initial dose can be taken.

Caution: Sometime it can cause slight dizziness that should go away after few days. if that is really bothersome, you can use bilastine(bilasure/bilanix) 20 mg that causes less dizziness. if you have another medical problem (such as liver disease) or physiologic condition (such as pregnancy), you should consult a physician before taking this medicine.

Brand names:
teczine
levocet
allegra

Permethrin : Permethrin 5% cream / lotion (permite) should be used from neck to toe for all family members and kept whole night. Wash all clothes with ironing. Repeat whole thing after 7 days. For children, only 6 hours would be enough.

Caution: In case of any allergic reaction or stinging sensation just wash it off and restart later with smaller amount. if it still persisting, the brand may be required to be changed.

Brand names:
hhmite
permite
ascabiol

This is only a prediction and we might be wrong. This is to mentally prepare you for the visit.

Your dermatologist might be able to diagnose one of the following condition(s) clinically, i.e only by examining you or looking at them.

ICD/ACD pic info
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Lichen planus pic info
Tinea corporis pic info

Here are some relatively uncommon condition(s) that your dermatologist might be able to diagnose instantly. Ask your doctor to know more about any specific diagnosis.

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