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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On Body

Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2015

Question: Hi I've had a rash that moves around my body for 12 months, originally it started on my back as a Christmas tree effect ,now it's on my scalp and really itchy but it's still there on my scalp but less on my back, I've been prescribed antihistamines and cream by my doctor who said it would only last for 6 to 8 months.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload a photograph

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I appreciate your concern
Looking at your description this might be related to allergic reaction, contact dermatitis or ptyriasis or seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Here I would like further information to help you better
If possible upload me a photograph,
Relevant medical history like diabetes or any other metabolic disease

I would advise you to take ketoconazole oral tablet or ointment to be applied locally
you should take multivitamin and minerals supplements

Please write back to me with a photograph so that I will be able to tell you more accurately.
Best wishes

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