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What Causes Itching And Rashes All Over The Body?

I have had very itchy skin lately. My Chest is kind of rash like. On my thighs they were so itchy last night, I just scratched where it was itching. I did not think I was scratching very hard, yet I ve wound up very bruised in the areas I was itching
Wed, 4 Sep 2019
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,

You seem to have Hives. I suggest you take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine tablet once a day. In addition, I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion to calm down the rashes.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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What Causes Itching And Rashes All Over The Body?

Hello, You seem to have Hives. I suggest you take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine tablet once a day. In addition, I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion to calm down the rashes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist