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How Can An Itchy Rash On The Body Along With Fatigue Be Treated?

I have a widespread rash that I have had for A week and a half. The Dr gave me the routine Prednisone,Atarax, etc. I have taken all the meds but it hasn t made any difference in the rash. I am fatigued and so tired of the itching. I have watched trying to see a pattern to the rash, but I can t
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
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Hi,

I could not be able to come to a diagnosis with out proper examination of your rash. But as your are having an extensive rash, probable diagnosis could be viral exanthem, drug induced hypersensitivity reaction, allergic contact dermatitis. As your are having fatigue also, you could be having an autoimmune disease. I request you to consult your dermatologist for arriving at a final diagnosis and to initiate ideal treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siva Subramanian,
Dermatologist
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How Can An Itchy Rash On The Body Along With Fatigue Be Treated?

Hi, I could not be able to come to a diagnosis with out proper examination of your rash. But as your are having an extensive rash, probable diagnosis could be viral exanthem, drug induced hypersensitivity reaction, allergic contact dermatitis. As your are having fatigue also, you could be having an autoimmune disease. I request you to consult your dermatologist for arriving at a final diagnosis and to initiate ideal treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist