HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Itchy Rashes On Legs, Arms After Taking SSRI. Problem Persist After Using Steroid Creams, Canesten. HP Rash?

I have had an itchy rash on my lower and upper legs for a few months now. Coincidentally it started when I started taking SSRIs again. It was also on my right wrist and left arm with itching on the back of my hands as well but my legs were also itchy. The doctor has given me umpteen creams like steroid creams, moisturisers, aqueous with menthol. he gave me creams to rule out scabies a while ago and that only got rid of the rashes on my wrist and arm. The backs of my hands still itch and there are some red itchy sores on both legs but the worst is at the top of my left leg. I was last given Canesten to use over a week ago but the problems persist. I have a history of anxiety and depression but have had lots of therapy for this, both psychotherapy and I am now on Serrtraline so I am feeling better in that respect. I also have Fibromyalgia and suffer many other problems such as chronic fatigue, memory and concentration problems, joint pains all over my body (although the SSRIs have helped this somewhat). I also have some itching in my scalp. I am worried this may be an HP rash so can you confirm?
Thank you

Robin
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello.For the symptoms that you refer, you suffer from chronic urticaria.

There are differents causes of urticaria: food allergy, drug allergy, sweating, physical exercise ....You should go to the dermatologist.He will examine you and will request additional tests to establish the cause of urticaria.

I treat my patients with Prednisone 30 mg per day+Ebastine 10 mg twice a day when cronic urticaria is the diagnosis.Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.I wish you good health.
I find this answer helpful

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Skin rash


Loading Online Doctors....
Itchy Rashes On Legs, Arms After Taking SSRI. Problem Persist After Using Steroid Creams, Canesten. HP Rash?

Hello.For the symptoms that you refer, you suffer from chronic urticaria. There are differents causes of urticaria: food allergy, drug allergy, sweating, physical exercise ....You should go to the dermatologist.He will examine you and will request additional tests to establish the cause of urticaria. I treat my patients with Prednisone 30 mg per day+Ebastine 10 mg twice a day when cronic urticaria is the diagnosis.Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.I wish you good health.