Question 1

random rashes appearing on my body. it's not hives so what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Without seeing you it is not possible to say for sure. This could be anything from eczema to an allergic reaction. Seeing your primary care doctor might be your best first thing to do. A dermatologist can also help you identify what is going on and propose treatment.

Question 2

why does my whole body get rashes at random times?

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Rashes: Don't know. This rash would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 3

i have painful rashes in random areas on my body. how to figure out the source?

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Rash: This rash would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 4

everyday my gf sporadically breaks out in random rashes and is occurring in different areas of her body. shes never been allergic to anything before.

Accepted Answer

She should see: She should see her doctor as this could be a number of things.

Question 5

i have red rashes all over my body and it doesn't itch, but it seems to be spreading randomly.

Accepted Answer

Be seen: Red rashes that appear randomly are likely to be of the urticarial family but usually itch. See your doctor or send us a picture on health tap. All the best.

Question 6

random itching all over body ! i am not taking any medication ! no rashes....seems normal....but once i scratch i see rashes?

Accepted Answer

Dermatographism: Dermatographism means the ability to write on the skin. People with this form of chronic urticaria are sensitive to touch and pressure, as well as scratching. The areas of skin that are touched or scratched get a raised, red and itchy rash. While many people with chronic urticaria have features of dermatographism, people with true dermatographism have pressure as the trigger. Try Antihistamines.

Question 7

does a dermatologist order blood work if you're having random rashes over the body that come and go?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: If he suspects something systemic going on, blood tests and even a skin biopsy may be performed.

Question 8

can a uti cause you to break out in random rashes on different areas of your body? that come and go quickly

Accepted Answer

Hives?: It seems you are describing hives, these can be due to the treatment medication if you are taking any for your uti. Call your doctor immediately.

Question 9

been scratching and having random rashes all over my body/face. haven't touched anything strange. should i go to an allergist?

Accepted Answer

That's an option: Perhaps start with your Family Doctor to see if the rash is allergic or some other skin condition not related to allergy.  Once that's sorted out then you will know if you should see the allergist or a dermatologist.

Question 10

i have had hives for about a month now. they show up randomly anywhere on my body. more recently, they are accompanied by extreme rashes that turn white to the touch. could this be simply allergies or an indication of something more serious?

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Hives: Hives are urticaria.  Chronic idiopathic urticaria and chronic spontaneous urticaria are not triggered by identifiable factors. is rarely a sign of another underlying disease. 
Inducible urticaria — Urticaria can be triggered by physical stimuli, such as heat, cold, pressure applied to the skin, exercise, water, vibration, and sunlight.

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Random rashes appearing on my body. it's not hives so what do i do?

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Why does my whole body get rashes at random times?

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I have painful rashes in random areas on my body. how to figure out the source?

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Everyday my gf sporadically breaks out in random rashes and is occurring in different areas of her body. shes never been allergic to anything before.

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I have red rashes all over my body and it doesn't itch, but it seems to be spreading randomly.

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Random itching all over body ! i am not taking any medication ! no rashes....seems normal....but once i scratch i see rashes?

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Does a dermatologist order blood work if you're having random rashes over the body that come and go?

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Can a uti cause you to break out in random rashes on different areas of your body? that come and go quickly

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Been scratching and having random rashes all over my body/face. haven't touched anything strange. should i go to an allergist?

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I have had hives for about a month now. they show up randomly anywhere on my body. more recently, they are accompanied by extreme rashes that turn white to the touch. could this be simply allergies or an indication of something more serious?

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