What Causes Itchy Rashes Throughout The Body?

Posted on Mon, 12 Dec 2016

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Question : hi there, i'm curious to know what this rash is all over my mom's body, she is constantly itching and spreading it, i tried Benadryl and Calamine Plus Itch Relief - Topical Analgesic

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There can be various causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

There can be various causes for a generalized skin rash. If you can send a picture, it will be of great help. Common causes are allergic (drug or other), infectious(bacterial or parasites), autoimmune, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX syndrome, skin lymphoma, etc.

If it is not resolving with benadryl and calamine, we should look for causes other than allergic. An examination by dermatologist followed by skin biopsy, if required, should clinch the diagnosis. Then appropriate treatment can be initiated.

Hope this helps.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng