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What Causes An Itchy Rash On The Head And Shoulders?
i have an itchy rash on half my head and on my schoulders.could this be from tending to marijuana plants?My dermotolagist blamed it on my medications so i went off them and the rash continued.This has been going on for over a year.Is there an over the counter med I can try?
Fri, 29 Mar 2019
Hi,
As per your query you have symptoms of itchy rash on the head and shoulders which can occur due to our environment factors, bodies response to the trigger factor and some plants also cause hives.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you give cold compresses to rash several times a day to prevent from swelling and itching and take over the counter antihistamine drug like Benadryl. If symptoms still persist the consulting dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. The doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor. The doctor may prescribe other steroid creams (mometasone), anti-inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress the immune system. Stay in a cool environment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
As per your query you have symptoms of itchy rash on the head and shoulders which can occur due to our environment factors, bodies response to the trigger factor and some plants also cause hives.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you give cold compresses to rash several times a day to prevent from swelling and itching and take over the counter antihistamine drug like Benadryl. If symptoms still persist the consulting dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. The doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor. The doctor may prescribe other steroid creams (mometasone), anti-inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress the immune system. Stay in a cool environment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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