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What Causes Persistent Itchy Rashes All Over The Body?

My dad is 70. He has been to one doctor after another for a rash with intense itching. They have took microscopes to look at it , prescribed creams, it s been years. It goes away with steroids. Another curious thing is that while he underwent heart surgery it disappeared then reappeared when he went home. What should he ask them to do so that the doctor can figure out what it is?
Fri, 29 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent itchy rashes all over the body. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like poor and compromised immunity of body, contact dermatitis can be caused by coming into contact beauty products chemicals and poisonous plants , allergic reaction, sensitivity to sunlight, side effects or certain medicines and psoriasis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper personal hygiene, take zyrtec one a day and apply cold compresses to reduce the itchiness and inflammation. Consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order skin patch test , blood test , test for 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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What Causes Persistent Itchy Rashes All Over The Body?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent itchy rashes all over the body. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like poor and compromised immunity of body, contact dermatitis can be caused by coming into contact beauty products chemicals and poisonous plants , allergic reaction, sensitivity to sunlight, side effects or certain medicines and psoriasis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper personal hygiene, take zyrtec one a day and apply cold compresses to reduce the itchiness and inflammation. Consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order skin patch test , blood test , test for 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