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Suggest Remedies For Itchy Rashes All Over The Body

My friend has a rash all over - a very severe rash -has had two strokes in the past - the rash does not have blisters but is itchy and painful he is 63 - has scoliosis. Drinks a lot of beer in the evening. Has had diarea and not feeling well - could this be shingles if it is all over?
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hello,
it seems to be hives. so many causes for hives. but, in ur friend may be due to impaired liver functions due to alcoholism. please check his liver function tests. if it is normal, take tablet levocetrizine 5mg od for two weeks. if liver function test shows abnormal values, please consult physician.
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Suggest Remedies For Itchy Rashes All Over The Body

hello, it seems to be hives. so many causes for hives. but, in ur friend may be due to impaired liver functions due to alcoholism. please check his liver function tests. if it is normal, take tablet levocetrizine 5mg od for two weeks. if liver function test shows abnormal values, please consult physician.