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Severe Itchy Rashes On Feet, Spreading To Other Parts. How To Reduce Its Intensity?

I had an intense itching rash that started on the top of my feet. Then it got worse and started moving up my legs to the Knee . The itching is so intense that when your legs start bleeding the pressure is released and some of the itching subsides. Now the rash has jumped from my knee s to my arms overnight. I have tried hydrocortizone, benadryl pills and liquid, Neosporin eczema essentials, antifungal creams. Nothing seems to be able to get rid of this rash. I have also tried oatmeal baths and elevating my feet when sleeping. Do you know of anything that can reduce the intensity of the itch?
Mon, 11 Feb 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
HI ,

since you have intense itching :
apply cold compresses over itchy areas
Moisturise adequately
Take citrizine in the morning and atarax tab at night(different salts give additive effect)
If not relieved get injection avil alone or combined with Dexona.
intence itching can be due to the following reasons
scabies, Eczema, Contact irritant dermatitis, Allergic dermatitis,fungal infection,dryness.
Underlying liver disease,Kidney disease,Diabetes
get in touch with your doctor to find out the causeand treatment
Hpe this helps you
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Psychiatrist Dr. Michael Davis 's  Response
I feel that you might possibly have bedbugs or you have athlete's foot or have been exposed to Poison Ivy. See you doctor and find out what these eruptions are!
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Severe Itchy Rashes On Feet, Spreading To Other Parts. How To Reduce Its Intensity?

HI , since you have intense itching : apply cold compresses over itchy areas Moisturise adequately Take citrizine in the morning and atarax tab at night(different salts give additive effect) If not relieved get injection avil alone or combined with Dexona. intence itching can be due to the following reasons scabies, Eczema, Contact irritant dermatitis, Allergic dermatitis,fungal infection,dryness. Underlying liver disease,Kidney disease,Diabetes get in touch with your doctor to find out the causeand treatment Hpe this helps you