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What Causes Recurrent Rashes On The Body?

I am dealing with a rash/ hives that come and go since 11/17. They usually last 7-10 days. Reappear about 14 days. I hadn t bothered charging because I thought maybe it was due to stress of moving. Rash is mainly infidel and only where clothing covers. This time they are darker in color and spreading to extremities. I ve can get soaps, died for bugs and so on. No pattern apparent.
Mon, 21 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your complain severe rashes on body seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and in case if you have not changed any shampoo, soap or laundry, etc. then it seems to be most probably due to any food or medication.

I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.

The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack.

The allergist can advise to oral anti allergic as well as injectable steroids for relief.

As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling. Do cool compresses. Application of Calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin.

You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Recurrent Rashes On The Body?

Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your complain severe rashes on body seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and in case if you have not changed any shampoo, soap or laundry, etc. then it seems to be most probably due to any food or medication. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack. The allergist can advise to oral anti allergic as well as injectable steroids for relief. As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling. Do cool compresses. Application of Calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin. You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.