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What Could Cause Itchy Hives In Body Followed By Dark Purple Bruises On Inner Thigh?
I have had itchy hives throughout my body for the last month or so. Generalized in my inner thighs, abdomen, armpits and outer thighs. Everything is getting a little better with slot of moisturizing. However, I ve developed dark bruises on my inner thighs. Last week there were 2 slight ones on each thigh. This morning it has moved forward and is a dark purple. Any ideas?
Sat, 7 Dec 2013
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Itchy hives all over body indicate some allergic reaction also called urticaria.
It is usually allergic so,be watchful for any triggering factor.
It might be due to exposure to certain chemical,irritant,perfumes,after some food,
using any body lotion,soap,after insect bite and even after excessive exposure to sunlight.
It's often impossible to find out exactly why hives have formed.
Apply cool compresses or wet cloths to the affected areas,apply calamine,aloevera lotion for cool effect,try to work and sleep in a cool room,Wear loose-fitting lightweight clothes.
Take tablet levocetrize or fexofenadine to subside allergic outbreaks.
Consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and medical management.
Itchy hives all over body indicate some allergic reaction also called urticaria.
It is usually allergic so,be watchful for any triggering factor.
It might be due to exposure to certain chemical,irritant,perfumes,after some food,
using any body lotion,soap,after insect bite and even after excessive exposure to sunlight.
It's often impossible to find out exactly why hives have formed.
Apply cool compresses or wet cloths to the affected areas,apply calamine,aloevera lotion for cool effect,try to work and sleep in a cool room,Wear loose-fitting lightweight clothes.
Take tablet levocetrize or fexofenadine to subside allergic outbreaks.
Consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and medical management.
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