Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
184 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Do Rashes On The Body Indicate?

I started having a skin rash in early Feb. it has come and gone 2 x, it is on my back , lower and upper, my chest, my stomach, my shoulders and even my calves. Itches like crazy, makes me very nervous and has also brought on some breathing coughing systems. I have been on Zyrtec, zantac, nasal sprays all from the allergy doc. Recently on the steroid taper for 6 days and it helped but came back yesterday. I had a similar experience in 2011 and maybe twice since then but not near as long.
posted on Sun, 11 Mar 2018
Twitter Thu, 29 Mar 2018 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 2 Apr 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,

Rashes on body along with itching seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and it can be due to any shampoo, soap or laundry, food allergy, any medicines, latex, leather et cetera. As the symptoms have recurred it seems to be recurring allergy only.

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 et cetera 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 you another round of oral anti allergic as well as injectable steroids for relief. 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 I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Do Rashes On The Body Indicate?

Hello, Rashes on body along with itching seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and it can be due to any shampoo, soap or laundry, food allergy, any medicines, latex, leather et cetera. As the symptoms have recurred it seems to be recurring allergy only. 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 et cetera 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 you another round of oral anti allergic as well as injectable steroids for relief. 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 I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora