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What Causes Itchy Red Blotches Throughout The Body?
Question: Red Blotchiness all over body.
Itchy. 63 year old male
Itchy. 63 year old male
Brief Answer:
Possible Diagnosis: allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,
I have gone through your query and pics attached.
The rash seen in the picture is suggestive of an allergic reaction. Triggering factor for allergy are several and include foods, medications, new laundry detergent, fabric etc.
You can take Benadryl 25 mg every 6-8 hours.
You can also apply Hydrocortisone 1% ointment to help with the itching.
Try to identify any triggering factor for an allergic reaction, and avoid it.
If you are unable to identify triggering factor, an allergy testing can help.
Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to address further questions here.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Possible Diagnosis: allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,
I have gone through your query and pics attached.
The rash seen in the picture is suggestive of an allergic reaction. Triggering factor for allergy are several and include foods, medications, new laundry detergent, fabric etc.
You can take Benadryl 25 mg every 6-8 hours.
You can also apply Hydrocortisone 1% ointment to help with the itching.
Try to identify any triggering factor for an allergic reaction, and avoid it.
If you are unable to identify triggering factor, an allergy testing can help.
Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to address further questions here.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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