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What Causes Persistent Itchy Lumps All Over The Body?

For the last two weeks I ve had bumps all over my body. It s ichy and I have chills running thru my body.my doctor said I had pityriasis and gave me Methlyprednisolone tablets. I haven t felt any better and in fact- the bigger bumps went but now I have little ones and my whole skin feels like sand paper including my face
Wed, 26 Feb 2020
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Hi,

Dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them. However, pityriasis rosea (rosacea) is not an all over rash. So, a dermatologist would give a more informed answer.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Persistent Itchy Lumps All Over The Body?

Hi, Dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them. However, pityriasis rosea (rosacea) is not an all over rash. So, a dermatologist would give a more informed answer. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist