What is the red itchy rash on forearm and ear along with sore throat?
Patient: I woke up this morning with a small bumpy rash on my forearm that looked a lot like poison ivy. After awhile I noticed that the skin behind my ear was itchy and had the same red rash. I haven t been in contact with any plants outside at all, in fact I have barely been outdoors in a week or more. I have not changed any lotions, soaps, or detergents. Earlier this week, I had an incredibly sore throat and was taking mucinex d for all the drainage. Any ideas what could be going on? It itches like crazy!! Doctor: hi there, sudden itchy rash on multiple sites may indicate paederus dermatitis.you can try hydrocortisone cream once daily bed time along with linical lotion as on required.continue it for a week, if no response consult a dermatologist near by you for further examination.if marked improvement noted, continue hydrocortisone cream until rash settles done.this will help you.