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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Body While Sweating?
Question: My 15 year old son complains that he itches when he is hot and/sweats. Itching comes first then a rash lasting until he cools down. I gave him zyrtec which only helped for a couple of weeks. He is turning the air conditioner on to 60 degrees Fahrenheit just to keep the itching under control. Meanwhile, I'm freezing. What's going on and how do I help him?
Brief Answer:
Could also be due to fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
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It seems that your son has a fungal infection of the skin. Application of candid (clotrimazole) powder or lotion should provide relief. Give Zyrtec once daily for a few days when required.
His thyroid profile needs to be checked. Low thyroid levels could give rise to the preference of cold temperatures.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Could also be due to fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
It seems that your son has a fungal infection of the skin. Application of candid (clotrimazole) powder or lotion should provide relief. Give Zyrtec once daily for a few days when required.
His thyroid profile needs to be checked. Low thyroid levels could give rise to the preference of cold temperatures.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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