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What Causes Rashes All Over Body After Having Fever?

hi, i a 30y female from india. recently i had fever (max temp. went to about 100.8*F) 2-3 days back. yesterday i ad a fever of 99.2*F. Last night i was feeling itchy on my arms and took an anti allergy medicine late at night. In the morning i saw that i had rashes all over my hands and legs and a bit on my face, neck and back. Can you tell me if this is common for such rashes to come after a fever? My mother also suffered with fever (upto 102.8*F) and since yesterday even she has had this kind of rashes all over.
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand that you a fever associated with an itchy rash.
From your history and description, the possibilities I would consider are acute urticaria and viral exanthem
Urticaria presents with an itchy rash which is transient. It lasts for a few hours and disappears. It is raised and blotchy. It could be associated with swelling of the eyes and lips as well. It occurs secondary to the infection ( fever) or sometimes as an allergy to a drug that you have taken for the fever. ( antibiotic, anti-fever medication, etc). You can continue to take antihistamine like levocetrizine at bedtime for about 1 week.
Viral exanthem is a rash which occurs as a part of the fever. It is in flush with the skin, starts on the face and spreads downwards. It is usually non itchy, but sometimes can itch. It clears spontaneously within 5-7 days.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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What Causes Rashes All Over Body After Having Fever?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand that you a fever associated with an itchy rash. From your history and description, the possibilities I would consider are acute urticaria and viral exanthem Urticaria presents with an itchy rash which is transient. It lasts for a few hours and disappears. It is raised and blotchy. It could be associated with swelling of the eyes and lips as well. It occurs secondary to the infection ( fever) or sometimes as an allergy to a drug that you have taken for the fever. ( antibiotic, anti-fever medication, etc). You can continue to take antihistamine like levocetrizine at bedtime for about 1 week. Viral exanthem is a rash which occurs as a part of the fever. It is in flush with the skin, starts on the face and spreads downwards. It is usually non itchy, but sometimes can itch. It clears spontaneously within 5-7 days. Hope this helps you. Take care.