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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Itchy Rashes All Over The Body

I have gotten a rash from a nursing home I work in. I do not believe it is scabies. I got it from a patient I was working with. The rash has been everywhere, except, palms of my hands, soles of my feet, face, scalp & genitals. It seems like bites of some sort. They will flare up in a location, irritate for a couple of days, then go away & reappear elsewhere. They are intensely itchy when I get under hot water in the shower. They are worse when the weather is warmer, and/or I am covered less. I have seen no signs of bugs, but my dogs are also very itchy (they sleep with me). The dogs did not have it first.
posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring itchy rashes all over the body. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like contact dermatitis can be caused by coming into contact beauty products chemicals and poisonous plants , allergic reaction , side effects or certain medicines , sensitivity to sunlight , eczema and psoriasis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper personal hygiene and apply cold compresses to reduce the itchiness and inflammation. you should take zyrtec once daily. Consult dermatologist for proper examination Doctor may order skin patch test , blood test , test fro allergy and physical examination. Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment , antibiotics , anti inflammatory and immunosuppressants .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Itchy Rashes All Over The Body

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring itchy rashes all over the body. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like contact dermatitis can be caused by coming into contact beauty products chemicals and poisonous plants , allergic reaction , side effects or certain medicines , sensitivity to sunlight , eczema and psoriasis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper personal hygiene and apply cold compresses to reduce the itchiness and inflammation. you should take zyrtec once daily. Consult dermatologist for proper examination Doctor may order skin patch test , blood test , test fro allergy and physical examination. Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment , antibiotics , anti inflammatory and immunosuppressants . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari