Severe itching and rashes

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Asked for Male, 52 Years

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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Dr. Govind S Mittal Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Govind S Mittal

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Bangalore

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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