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Red Rash On Hole Body, Itchy. Diagnosed Psoriasis, Exzema, Scabies, Etc. Treated With Prednisone And Ultra-violet Light Not Helping

My father , an 87 year old male who is also an internist and oncologist, retired, presented with a red rash. It began in February 2013 and started on his trunk and has now spread to his entire body. He has been to 4 dermatologists who have diagnosed psoriasis, exzemsa, scabies, etc. Supposedly, a biopsy was done, but perhaps they dind't go deep enough. He's been treated with prednisone and ultra-violet light. Nothing has helped. He is constantly itching and his whole body his covered with red rash, pustules and dried patches. Can you help?
Thu, 31 Oct 2013
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Hi i do not think it is not psoriasis.i think it can be scabies or eczema.use of atarax 25 mg at night.antibiotic twice daily .application of permithrin lotion all over the body weekly twice can cure the condition.application of moisteriser along with diprovate g ointment over the pustules and other scratch patches can be cured
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Red Rash On Hole Body, Itchy. Diagnosed Psoriasis, Exzema, Scabies, Etc. Treated With Prednisone And Ultra-violet Light Not Helping

Hi i do not think it is not psoriasis.i think it can be scabies or eczema.use of atarax 25 mg at night.antibiotic twice daily .application of permithrin lotion all over the body weekly twice can cure the condition.application of moisteriser along with diprovate g ointment over the pustules and other scratch patches can be cured