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What Causes Itchy Rashes All Over The Face And Body?

For the past few months I break.out in hives/welps all over my body and face and I start itching. Sometimes it swells around my face when it welps up. I thought I was allergic to something but can t figure out then I thought maybe my nerves. But it just happens out of the blue and in a few hours just goes away
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
There are numerous causes for rashes, including:
-allergies
-medications
-cosmetics
-certain diseases.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Use mild, gentle cleansers instead of scented bar soaps.
-Use warm water instead of hot water for washing your skin and hair.
-Pat the rash dry instead of rubbing it.
-Let the rash breathe. If it’s possible, avoid covering it with clothing.
-Apply unscented moisturizing lotion to areas affected by eczema.
-Avoid scratching the rash because doing so can make it worse and could lead to infection.
-Apply an hydrocortisone cream to the affected area if the rash is very itchy and causing discomfort. Calamine lotion can also help relieve rashes.
-Take an oatmeal bath.
-Wash your hair and scalp regularly with dandruff shampoo if you have dandruff along with a rash.
-Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen in moderation for mild pain associated with the rash.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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What Causes Itchy Rashes All Over The Face And Body?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. There are numerous causes for rashes, including: -allergies -medications -cosmetics -certain diseases. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Use mild, gentle cleansers instead of scented bar soaps. -Use warm water instead of hot water for washing your skin and hair. -Pat the rash dry instead of rubbing it. -Let the rash breathe. If it’s possible, avoid covering it with clothing. -Apply unscented moisturizing lotion to areas affected by eczema. -Avoid scratching the rash because doing so can make it worse and could lead to infection. -Apply an hydrocortisone cream to the affected area if the rash is very itchy and causing discomfort. Calamine lotion can also help relieve rashes. -Take an oatmeal bath. -Wash your hair and scalp regularly with dandruff shampoo if you have dandruff along with a rash. -Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen in moderation for mild pain associated with the rash. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!