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What Are The Itchy Rashes On My Body?

hello, i have been trouble with itchy rashes starting first on upper abdomen, then arms, behind knees then thighs now armpits, no one knows what it is. also had a large swollen vein in armpit same time, but has passed now. nothing on mammogram or ultrasound of pit.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Hi,

The itchy rashes on arms,axillae,trunk and thighs may be lichen urticatus or prurigo. There may be some cause. It may be some irritant,allergen,infection anywhere in body or some internal disease.

You consult dermatologist. Have investigations to find out systemic cause. You may consult physician,if internal problem is suspected. If some irritant or allegen is found,it may be removed or prevented.

You may take antihistaminics like levocetirizine or desloratidine till itch is relieved. Systemic steroids may be taken in tappering doses,if needed. Mild steroid cream may be applied on the affected parts. You might feel better. I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What Are The Itchy Rashes On My Body?

Hi, The itchy rashes on arms,axillae,trunk and thighs may be lichen urticatus or prurigo. There may be some cause. It may be some irritant,allergen,infection anywhere in body or some internal disease. You consult dermatologist. Have investigations to find out systemic cause. You may consult physician,if internal problem is suspected. If some irritant or allegen is found,it may be removed or prevented. You may take antihistaminics like levocetirizine or desloratidine till itch is relieved. Systemic steroids may be taken in tappering doses,if needed. Mild steroid cream may be applied on the affected parts. You might feel better. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD