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

What Causes Itchy Rash On The Body?

I ve had a itchy skin that started back in December. I thought it was usual wintertime dry skin, so I babied it used extra lotions. Then in Feburary I started with a rash started on legs and the spread all over. I m wondering if my birth control could cause this? I ve seen a dermatologist who did a biopsy and it came back dermatitis contact or atopic. I saw an allergist and came back no food allergies just regular seasonal allergies which I ve had my whole life but are managed through loratadine or Zyrtec . I m having a hard time believing this us caused by those when the rash started when there still snow in the ground. I ve been on prednisone about a month with no real relief I stopped my b/c for about 14 days and it cleared up and restarting the rash had reappeared. Could I have a delay reaction to it when I switched brands late October ? .
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,

Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergy reaction.Birth control pills can be a cause or an allergen.I suggest you to do an allergy test to confirm the symptoms.Meanwhile you can use antihistamines daily for local relief.

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

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Skin rash


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Itchy Rash On The Body?

Hi, Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergy reaction.Birth control pills can be a cause or an allergen.I suggest you to do an allergy test to confirm the symptoms.Meanwhile you can use antihistamines daily for local relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.