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What Causes Persistent Itchiness On Back?
Question: My entire back is extremely itchy ( semi painful more annoying. Like a million mosquito bites) and has been for days. After I shower I have hives but then they go away and the itch stays. Thought it could be from new detegent. But it's not on my legs. More focused around hips, around to my back and up into my hair line. Could it still be detergent or maybe shingles without the blisters
Brief Answer:
Shingles unlikely..Photo would be helpful to assess
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
The hives were due to the old reagent(Which is Type 1) and i believe that the persistent itchiness is due to the new detergent you replaced.Detergents share common characteristic and thus cross-reactivity possible.A nearby Dermatologist should pick that up easily..
Regards
Shingles unlikely..Photo would be helpful to assess
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
The hives were due to the old reagent(Which is Type 1) and i believe that the persistent itchiness is due to the new detergent you replaced.Detergents share common characteristic and thus cross-reactivity possible.A nearby Dermatologist should pick that up easily..
Regards
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