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A rash only appears when I sweat or shower. Is it hives?

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Hello doctor,

I am a 20 year old male. I have a weird rash on the back. It looks like hives but does not itch or burn at all. It only appears when I sweat or take a shower.
Answered by Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam

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Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam is a General Practitioner. He specializes in treating both acute and chronic illnesses while also focusing on preventive care. He is committed to providing comprehensive health education and patient-centered medical support.

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Hello,

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This is due to urticaria or hives. The mainstay treatment for this is to avoid the triggering factors, like in your case sweating or shower.

I will suggest some medications. Please take them and let me know about the outcome.

  1. Tablet Montair LC (Montelukast and Levocetirizine) twice a day for seven days. It causes drowsiness. So, avoid driving or working on machines.
  2. Tablet Rantac (Ranitidine) 150 mg twice a day for five days.

Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. Follow up after five days.

Revert after five days to an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

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Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 13, 2018
Reviewed At May 27, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam is a General Practitioner. He specializes in treating both acute and chronic illnesses while also focusing on preventive care. He is committed to providing comprehensive health education and patient-centered medical support.

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam is a General Practitioner. He specializes in treating both acute and chronic illnesses while also focusing on preventive care. He is committed to providing comprehensive health education and patient-centered medical support.

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