Why am I getting red rashes all over my body?
Patient: Two days ago I noticed a rash (flat, barely red, not very itchy) I took benedrl, put hydrocortisone crem on it and in the morning most was gone. Before bed it was in new places and more. Did the same as night before now almost gone again. I m 55 and in good health excersize . What is this Doctor: Hello and welcome to healthcaremagicI would keep a possibility of Acute Urticaria. It can present as itching and skin welts/swellings all over the body.Urticaria OR hives can occur due to various causes like(to name a few):--Infections(bacterial , viral, fungal) --Drugs(Pain killers/ antibiotics etc) --Certain foods and food additives/preservatives --Physical Urticaria: Cold temperature, Heat, Pressure(Prolonged Standing, Sitting), Dermaographism etc. --Cholinergic Urticaria: in response to strong emotions, exercise, spicy food etc --Autoimmune disorders like SLE, RA etc. --A few cases have no underlying cause and are known as idiopathic urticaria. I would advice you to get few basic lab tests like Hemogram, stool for ova/cyst, Urine routine, Chest X-Ray.An oral antihistamine like Fexofenadine (Allegra 180 mg tab) OR Loratadine (Alaspan 10mg tablet) once or twice daily for a week would be suitable. They are non-sedating and wont affect your alertness level. A topical soothing lotion like calamine would help you symptomatically. take care regards