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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Skin And Rashes

Sir I have been suffering from skin itching and some rashes for more than 1 year. If I took the medicines the relief is only for some days. If I don't use it will be very high. Quiz test on easy Ayurveda shown that I pitya-vaya dosha. Please suggest me.
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Itchy skin and rashes is appearing like Urticaria and Pruritis that can be due to a number of causes like allergy to any food or medication or other irritants..

It can also be Contact Dermatitis caused due to allergy to any skin cosmetics, soaps, detergents, leather, latex etc..

I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack..

The allergist can advise to oral anti allergics as well as injectable steroids for relief..

As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling..
Do cool compresses..
Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin..

You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack..

Hope this helps..

Regards..

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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Skin And Rashes

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Itchy skin and rashes is appearing like Urticaria and Pruritis that can be due to a number of causes like allergy to any food or medication or other irritants.. It can also be Contact Dermatitis caused due to allergy to any skin cosmetics, soaps, detergents, leather, latex etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack.. The allergist can advise to oral anti allergics as well as injectable steroids for relief.. As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling.. Do cool compresses.. Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin.. You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack.. Hope this helps.. Regards..