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Suggest Treatment For Itchy And Burning Rashes All Over The Body

My elderly mother has multiple blister-like rash appearing on her body in about a dozen places. She said they itch and burn and several by her ankles are driving her crazy with the itching. Benadryl did not help. Is it possible she picked up cat mites at her volunteer work at a thrift store?
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain recurring red itchy bumps and blisters on your mother's body that causes burning can be due to causes like:
-Severe allergic reaction caused by any food or medication..
-Any bug or insect bite that was toxic enough to cause generalised allergic reaction..
-It can also be due to Mite infestation causing Scabies..
I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests and microscopic examination of the scrapings from bumps can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

In case if it is an allergic reaction anti allergics like Allegra or benadryl, steroids and also injection of steroid for faster resolution along with steroid ointment and cool compresses over red bumps can help..
In case of Scabies oral Ivermectin and topical Premethrin lotion can help in relief..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy And Burning Rashes All Over The Body

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain recurring red itchy bumps and blisters on your mother s body that causes burning can be due to causes like: -Severe allergic reaction caused by any food or medication.. -Any bug or insect bite that was toxic enough to cause generalised allergic reaction.. -It can also be due to Mite infestation causing Scabies.. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests and microscopic examination of the scrapings from bumps can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. In case if it is an allergic reaction anti allergics like Allegra or benadryl, steroids and also injection of steroid for faster resolution along with steroid ointment and cool compresses over red bumps can help.. In case of Scabies oral Ivermectin and topical Premethrin lotion can help in relief.. Hope this helps.. Regards..