Question 1

what can cause itchy blotches on a childs skin?

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Usually hives: Hives are raised itchy bumps, splotches, or welts caused by histamine, a chemical released during an allergic reaction. Blocking histamine by taking an oral anti-histamine will help prevent new hives from forming, and help current hives fade away. For young toddlers, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) liquid is often used. For kids over 2 years, oral zyrtec or Claritin can also be used.

Question 2

causes of itchy skin?

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Itchy Skin: Itchy skin can be a result of medications. It can also be do to excessive dryness in you house in the winter time. This is known as winter itch eczema. Soaps and laundry detergents can also be responsible. Use a body cleanser like cetaphil and use all free & clear for you laundry. No fabric softeners! if it doesn't get better, do see a dermatoloigist.

Question 3

what causes dark itchy patch on th skin?

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Many: A contact allergy, a fungal skin infection (fungus can produce melanin pigment), an area recovering from a recent burn etc.  There are many potential answers.

Question 4

what causes dry, itchy and irritated skin?

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Eczema,contact demat: The commonest cause is eczema, and it can be due to contact dermatitis to several allegens, like plants , detergents, soaps or any other product comes in contact with skin, as well as climate and sun exposure, food allergies, use of heat and airconditioning in home.

Question 5

red itchy dots on my skin. probably causes?

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Get examined: It could be eczema, folliculitis, blood disorder/vasculitis, allergic/contact dermatitis, viral infection etc.
Only your dr can make an accurate dx.
Take care!

Question 6

for what reason does my skin get itchy from dampness?

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Happy Skin: Skin is the major protection of our delicate internal tissues from a harsh environment, it is susceptible to injury itself. Sun, shaving and many chemicals  are very irritating as well as constant exposure to moisture reduces protective skin oils and sets the skin up for injury.  The trick is to  apply good protective skin cream frequently and minimize ongoing damage.  Clean it using gentle means.

Question 7

sometimes my skin turns red , itchy and changes texture. what may be the cause? thank you

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Allergy: The most common cause of a red itchy rash which comes back is an allergy.  There are many other possibilities if you are sure there is nothing triggering the rash.  Your best bet is to see your family doctor or a dermatologist.

Question 8

hi! i've got red itchy blotches in my skin. i want to know what causes it. please and thank you!

Accepted Answer

Red itchy skin: Could be eczema, could be allergy, could be stress ,could be rosacea if on face or a follicultis Try zyrtec (cetirizine) in AM benedryl in PM ( no driving). Also keep a diary as to what if anything triggered it, that helps in  allergies. if folliculitis may need antibiotics( could try over the counter bacitracin for 24 hours)  if throat tightness  go to ER  f/u with doc

Question 9

what could cause horribly itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Itchy rash: The most common cause is dty skin.  Moisterize after bath or shower when skin is still slightly moist.  This will help maintain the moisture in the skin.  Less common could be thyroid disease or blood disorder so see your doctor if the condition continues.

Question 10

what are potential causes for my itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

One of the most: common causes is simply dry skin.

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