How to know if I’m having an allergic reaction - #16651

Hi Dear Jillian It would be better for you to take a consultation for us to see the lesion and describe It could be allergic if there is itching or redness and developed in a day But still take a consultation for better understanding and diagnosis take care

Hello dear See as per clinical history it seems skin irritation probably dermatitis due to new fabric clothes. I suggest you to please get following tests done for confirmation Patch test Blood allergen test Intradermal skin test CBC Esr Crp Please share the result with dermatologist in person for better clarity Also donot take any medication without consulting the concerned physician Regards

Hello,

🛑Allergic rashes are usually red, itchy, and appear where the skin contacts the irritant. 🛑 Bedbug bites are less likely because they usually appear as small bumps in rows on exposed skin, not a widespread rash on the thighs. 🛑Scabies is also unlikely unless you have intense nighttime itching and burrow-like lines, often in the hands, wrists, or groin.

🛑🛑For now, stop using the new softener, avoid tights for a few days

🛑Use a gentle moisturizer or hydrocortisone cream, Take Cetrizine 10 mg at night

If no improvement after 1 week please see a dermatologist in person.

I trust this helps Thank you

This requires physical examination. For now you can take levocetrizine 5 mg at bedtime.

Hi jillian

Large itchy thigh–leg rash after new fabric softener/tight tights is most likely contact/allergic dermatitis, not bed bugs or scabies.

Stop the new products, wear loose cotton clothes.

Does any area look like a single painful, pus‑filled lump like a boil?

No need to do costly tests

Just start a Tab Augmentin 625 mg 8hrly

And apply ointment muperocin on wound, it will be ok in a week.

Dr Nikhil Chauhan General surgeon

Hello Jillian By going through your history and evaluation of your health status I must say that A large rash over your thighs and legs could be caused by several things, and your recent use of a new fabric softener and wearing tights are important clues.

Possible Causes- - Allergic reaction (contact dermatitis): New fabric softener or tight clothing can irritate the skin and cause redness, itching, and rash. - Friction/inflammation:Tights can trap sweat and cause chafing or irritation, especially in warm weather. - Bed bugs or scabies:These usually cause intense itching, often at night, and may show small bumps or burrows, but are less likely if the rash is only where your tights touch.

What You Can Do- - Stop using the new fabric softener and switch to fragrance-free, hypoallergenic products. - Wear loose, breathable clothing to reduce friction and irritation. - Cool compresses and fragrance-free moisturizers can help soothe the rash. - Avoid scratching to prevent infection.

Rx- - For allergic or irritant rashes-mild topical steroid creams (like hydrocortisone) to reduce inflammation and itching - For itching: Over-the-counter oral antihistamines (like cetirizine or loratadine) can help with itching .

Thank you

An itchy rash on your thighs and legs could indeed be an allergic reaction, quite possibly to the new fabric softener. Allergic contact dermatitis, which is an allergic reaction that occurs when your skin comes into direct contact with an allergen, is a common culprit. Symptoms typically include redness, itching, swelling, and sometimes small blisters. If the rash is confined to areas where the tights are, it’s worth considering allergies related to the fabric softener or even the material of the tights themselves. To investigate this, consider a temporary switch back to your previous products for a few days to see if the rash improves; this might provide clues if an allergen is involved. On the other hand, if an infestation such as bed bugs or scabies is a concern, look for other signs. Bed bug bites often appear in a linear or clustered pattern and may be more pronounced at night. Scabies typically causes severe itching, especially at night, and can present with a rash that appears in thin, irregular lines created by the mites. Scabies frequently affects not only thighs but also occurs between fingers, wrists, and elbows. If you suspect it’s bed bugs, check your bedding and mattress for signs such as blood spots or the bugs themselves. If scabies is suspicious, you’ll likely need topical treatments prescribed by a physician as it requires more targeted intervention. Regardless of the underlying cause, minimizing scratching is important to prevent secondary infection. Applying cool compresses and using over-the-counter antihistamines for itch might provide temporary relief, but it’s essential to identify the cause. If the rash persists, worsens, or is accompanied by other symptoms like fever, seek medical evaluation. This can also ensure correct treatment if it turns out to be a more serious condition than a simple allergy.