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What Causes Rashes All Over The Body?

Starting one month ago I got a rash on my back which I thought might be from tanning once in stand up, never went away but 5 days later, bite like bumps appeared on one leg, not bed bug bites, since then I get patches here and there all over body, some worce then others, Sometimes starts like a small scratch then rash on scratch. I have never had heart burn before, but have now.. Went to doctor and he gave me antibotics and streriods Still have it
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
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Hello,

Rashes all over the body commonly occurs due to atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, scabies, allergy due to some medicines or food (fish, seafood, soy, peanuts, etc). Avoid food or medicine that causes allergy. Avoid addictions if any. Maintain your hygiene, do not share your bedding or toiletries. Take showers daily or twice daily. You can apply ointment hydrocortisone in the area affected. Take non sedating antihistamines, once daily for 5-7 days.

If it is scabies, apply Ascabiol ointment all over the affected area, wait for 40 minutes & take bath. Repeat after 20 days. If you do not get relieve get clinically examined by a dermatologist, get blood tests, skin biopsy done, get treated at the earliest. If sexually active you may have to get STD tests done to satay on the safer side.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Rashes All Over The Body?

Hello, Rashes all over the body commonly occurs due to atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, scabies, allergy due to some medicines or food (fish, seafood, soy, peanuts, etc). Avoid food or medicine that causes allergy. Avoid addictions if any. Maintain your hygiene, do not share your bedding or toiletries. Take showers daily or twice daily. You can apply ointment hydrocortisone in the area affected. Take non sedating antihistamines, once daily for 5-7 days. If it is scabies, apply Ascabiol ointment all over the affected area, wait for 40 minutes & take bath. Repeat after 20 days. If you do not get relieve get clinically examined by a dermatologist, get blood tests, skin biopsy done, get treated at the earliest. If sexually active you may have to get STD tests done to satay on the safer side. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician