Question 1

i have dry, red, itchy skin & am concerned about lupus, thanks to an unfortunate google search. can iron deficiency/anemia cause skin problems & itch?

Accepted Answer

You may be onto: something as the most common cause of itching can be iron deficiency anemia. However, without more info, this is only speculative. We need your medical, family, social, sexual, surgical, meds/supplement histories to put all the pieces together. Do see your doctor and discuss this. A simple lab test can help!

Question 2

is itchy skin symptoms of early stage kidney problem?

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: Can be. But usually when kidney disease is very advanced.

Question 3

hard knots in both clavicles red itchy skin flu like symptoms but no flu or injury getting bigger?

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See a doctor: With flu like symptoms and a rash, I would seek urgent evaluation. I would at least call your doctor or go to an Urgent Care center. When you say 'flu like' -those symptoms can include fever--so that is what has raised my alarm. There must be more to your history to help figure this out. Because symptoms seem to be progressing I would not waste time.

Question 4

i'm dating a new guy and since then iv been having few weird symptoms it might not be related to the guy but i am worried. 1st i had a red patch on the tip of my tongue it wasn't painful and went away in few days now im havin mild itchy skin all over?

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Weird Symptoms: So difficult to diagnose your issues without additional information. Since the red patched resolved on its own, let's put that aside. Mild itchy skin all over can be caused by many factors, but allergy to certain soaps or detergents used to wash sheets that you may have slept on or washed your clothes with could be a causative factor.

Question 5

itchy skin small red bumps all over body and hairline?

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Skin bumps: Unable to diagnose without seeing the bumps, so go see your doctor.  Possibilities include, but are not limited to:  rash, infection, drug reaction, and chemical exposure.

Question 6

a few months ago,i had athlete's foot.this time its just plain circular patch thats cracked, feels dry,red,& itchy skin (top of foot).is it different?

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There are different: rashes with different causes. We won't be able to diagnose you with the available information. You would need history, physical examination and often lab tests to accurate assess this. Take care.

Question 7

5 days itchy skin all over, especially groin region and worse at night. slightly red near groin only. red circular rash and tender around nipple. have used jetted tub a few weeks ago. fungus?bacteria?

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Skin Rash: Since you used a jet tub and are having above described rash - could be folliculitis which is usually treated with antibiotics. Please see your physician.

Question 8

unprotected sex with itchy skin all over my body with sore lymph nodes in neck ear pain and small red bumps that come and go.neg hiv at 108 days. std?

Accepted Answer

See derm: I wonder if your doctor has considered scabies as the cause for your skin problem.  You need to call your doctor or consider consulting a dermatologist.

Question 9

do you think i'll need to seek a doctor advice and help if i have redness, rash and itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: You can try an OTC cortisone cream on the area but if it doesn't improve then you need to see a doctor.

Question 10

itchy skin on my back, sides of stom and back of neck. no bumps or redness unless i scratch then feels hot after..

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Dermatographic: This may or may not be a chronic situation.  Try taking antihistamine to see if it helps.  Sometimes dry skin can also cause this type of reaction and thus applying a moisturizer &lt;3 minutes after bathing may help.  If problem persists, see derm or allergist.

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I have dry, red, itchy skin & am concerned about lupus, thanks to an unfortunate google search. can iron deficiency/anemia cause skin problems & itch?

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Is itchy skin symptoms of early stage kidney problem?

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Hard knots in both clavicles red itchy skin flu like symptoms but no flu or injury getting bigger?

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I'm dating a new guy and since then iv been having few weird symptoms it might not be related to the guy but i am worried. 1st i had a red patch on the tip of my tongue it wasn't painful and went away in few days now im havin mild itchy skin all over?

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Itchy skin small red bumps all over body and hairline?

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A few months ago,i had athlete's foot.this time its just plain circular patch thats cracked, feels dry,red,& itchy skin (top of foot).is it different?

A member asked:

5 days itchy skin all over, especially groin region and worse at night. slightly red near groin only. red circular rash and tender around nipple. have used jetted tub a few weeks ago. fungus?bacteria?

A member asked:

Unprotected sex with itchy skin all over my body with sore lymph nodes in neck ear pain and small red bumps that come and go.neg hiv at 108 days. std?

A member asked:

Do you think i'll need to seek a doctor advice and help if i have redness, rash and itchy skin?

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Itchy skin on my back, sides of stom and back of neck. no bumps or redness unless i scratch then feels hot after..

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