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What Cause An Itchy Red Rash On The Body?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Jul 2017
Question: What could be the cause of a painful, hot to touch red itchy rash that feels like something is sticking a person?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Either shingles or irritant contact dermatitis, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your complaints and it could be either shingles or irritant contact dermatitis.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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What Cause An Itchy Red Rash On The Body?

Brief Answer: Either shingles or irritant contact dermatitis, upload pictures Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic I have gone through your complaints and it could be either shingles or irritant contact dermatitis. I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly. Regards Dr Asmeet