Are Rashes Throughout The Body Indicative Of An Allergy?

Posted on Fri, 23 Mar 2018

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Question : I have a sudden rash on my right and left side of my body, upper torso, appeared overnite, chest, hands, arms, thighs, very irrating itch

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Could be an allergic rash, upload pictures, please

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

According to your complaints, it could be an allergic rash to something you have eaten or applied.

I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee