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What Causes Itchy Rashes On Various Places Of The Body?

Hello, I have had alot of itching in various places on my body and have in some of those places like a rash but other places where I itch there is not. i also have my right ear swollen and itches behind the ear but is painful inside. I have noted drainage from the ear a couple of days ago. I have not changed soaps, lotions, makeup, meds or anything. Itching with bumps are on my neck and rt buttock. Legs, arms, armpit and tops of feet itch but no bumps. Some swelling of hands and feet when scratch them. Itch even on palms of hands at times. I dont understand
Thu, 31 Aug 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain rashes severe itching on various parts of body seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction that can be due to certain allergens like poison ivy, soap, detergents, foods medication, 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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What Causes Itchy Rashes On Various Places Of The Body?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain rashes severe itching on various parts of body seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction that can be due to certain allergens like poison ivy, soap, detergents, foods medication, 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..