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Experiencing Body Rashes, Severe Itching All Over The Body. Is This A Sign Of HIV Virus Or Cancer ?
Hello Doctor. For last 6-8 months i am experiencing, body rashes , severe itching all over the body, which includes Head, arms, thighs, lower back and sometimes bumps on the forehead . I sometimes get itching on the tip of the penis and around the testicles. Is this a sign of HIV virus or Cancer? I did take Claritin and Aerius medicines but after taking them i get relief for 10 days - but again the itching rashes starts 9-10 days after taking the medication . Lets say i take medice today, all rashes will come back after 10 days. Especially after taking shower it rashes the most. Please advise as ur help is very much appreciated. AAA
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
From the description i seems you are having chronic urticaria. In most of the cases no cause is seen but in few there could be association of autoimmune diseases, thyroid disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes with the same. Sometimes hot or cold weather, pressure, water, sunlight, sweating etc too can induce urticarial lesions. So basically a proper workup and clinical history is required for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Just to allay your doubt its not HIV or cancer.
Hope that helped.
take care
Thanks for writing to us.
From the description i seems you are having chronic urticaria. In most of the cases no cause is seen but in few there could be association of autoimmune diseases, thyroid disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes with the same. Sometimes hot or cold weather, pressure, water, sunlight, sweating etc too can induce urticarial lesions. So basically a proper workup and clinical history is required for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Just to allay your doubt its not HIV or cancer.
Hope that helped.
take care
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