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What Causes Itchy Rashes All Over The Legs And Arms?
Question: I'm an MS sufferer. Was given infusion of Rituxan on 2/1. Have developed an itchy rash over legs and arms as well as a two inch sore on leg. Thought it might be fungal in nature due to weak immune system but can't find an image that appears similar. Haven't been able to get to doctors' offices. Leaving town for a few days and would like to address problem soon. I haven't changed diet or meds recently.
Brief Answer:
Please upload an image.
Detailed Answer:
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Not sure if it is a drug reaction. As of now stop the medicine and see if it subsides. Kindly take a photo of the rashes and upload it using the facility on the upper right of this page and I would definitely try to help you out.
Taking some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily, this will help you deal with the itchiness. You can also apply some emollient like aloe vera lotion or calamine lotion topically for a soothing effect.
Regards
Please upload an image.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Not sure if it is a drug reaction. As of now stop the medicine and see if it subsides. Kindly take a photo of the rashes and upload it using the facility on the upper right of this page and I would definitely try to help you out.
Taking some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily, this will help you deal with the itchiness. You can also apply some emollient like aloe vera lotion or calamine lotion topically for a soothing effect.
Regards
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Dr. Sonia Raina
I just uploaded photo of two inch wide spot on leg. The rest of my body has developed very small itchy spots. Toe nails on one foot appear infected too.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be a fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I have checked the attached image. It seems to be due to a fungal infection. You need to apply the over the counter medicine candid (clotrimazole) lotion topically thrice daily over the affected areas. Observe for 5-7 days and it it does not improve by then, it would be a good idea to visit a dermatologist.
Feel free to revert back in case of further queries.
Regards
Seems to be a fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I have checked the attached image. It seems to be due to a fungal infection. You need to apply the over the counter medicine candid (clotrimazole) lotion topically thrice daily over the affected areas. Observe for 5-7 days and it it does not improve by then, it would be a good idea to visit a dermatologist.
Feel free to revert back in case of further queries.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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