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What Causes Headaches With Itchy Rash On The Legs And Arms?
I ve had a sore throat, headaches, running nose, and a spreading itchy rash for the past few days. I thought it was an allergy break out and took some Benadryl, but it hasn t worked. The sore throat is gone, but the headaches are more and more plus the rash has spread from my legs to my arms, hands and neck. Help please?
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Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hi Dear,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of headaches with itchy rash on the legs and arms which is very common as dirt and moisture get trapped by your clothing and the friction that comes from sitting can these symptoms. Headaches mainly due to respiratory infection.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and dry , apply cream containing azelaic acid , apply warm compresses with soaked towel and apply vitamin C serum at night. Take steam inhalation and do warm saline gargles to suppress respiratory symptoms. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , antibiotics like clindamycin and anti inflammatory medications.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of headaches with itchy rash on the legs and arms which is very common as dirt and moisture get trapped by your clothing and the friction that comes from sitting can these symptoms. Headaches mainly due to respiratory infection.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and dry , apply cream containing azelaic acid , apply warm compresses with soaked towel and apply vitamin C serum at night. Take steam inhalation and do warm saline gargles to suppress respiratory symptoms. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , antibiotics like clindamycin and anti inflammatory medications.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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