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Severe itching and rashes

2015-12-16 16:54:50
I have been having severe itching and rashes on my body for the last three and half months. Gone through 2 rounds of oral steroids. Has not helped. anti histamines not helpful. Creams/ lotions not helpful. Get ant bit like sensations. Blood tests are normal.Docs clueless. Does not look like drug allergy. Food aller
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Hi. Interesting history that you provide but there world definitely be certain antihistamines that would work. Other systemic causes of itching need to be considered. If rash is persistent n not responding, biopsy of the same may be essential for diagnosis

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