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What Causes Itchy Rashes All Over The Body And Scalp?

I have a skin rash all over my body. It started about 1 week ago just small on arms and neck. It spread on scalp, my hair scalp was itchy- washed hair and seemed to go some, but tonight before bed legs were very itchy put an antifungal cream on. was able to go to sleep for few hours, but just awoke up and it is all over my body a red rash. very itchy what can I do shower and use what on my skin?
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy rashes all over the body and scalp. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction, contact dermatitis , eczema , psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses to rashes. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy food. You should take benadryl twice a day and avoid dry environment. You should consult allergy specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order allergy test , blood test for IgE antibodies and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe anti allergic medicine , corticosteroid ointment and anti inflammatory. Doctor may also recommend you to eat gluten free food if your problem is related with gluten allergy.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Itchy Rashes All Over The Body And Scalp?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy rashes all over the body and scalp. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction, contact dermatitis , eczema , psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses to rashes. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy food. You should take benadryl twice a day and avoid dry environment. You should consult allergy specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order allergy test , blood test for IgE antibodies and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe anti allergic medicine , corticosteroid ointment and anti inflammatory. Doctor may also recommend you to eat gluten free food if your problem is related with gluten allergy. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari