Question 1

i just got a rash all over my body, itchy.  not taking any meds though?

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Nonspecific: Nothing is less specific than a generalized itchy rash. It could be a virus, or an allergic reaction, something you ate, something you inhaled, or many other things. You say you're not taking any medicines; are you taking vitamins or other supplements? They can cause rashes too. A dermatologist  will either identify it by looking at it, or run tests to narrow down the possibilities.

Question 2

rash all over my body, itchy at times, started on my legs, help appreciated! nothing on palms or soles of feet.

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Describe more: Can you describe the skin lesions a bit more? The differential is very wide.

Question 3

i've got a rash all over my body that's itchy, what is it?

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Itchy rash: An itchy rash can be from multiple causes and to have proper treatment you need to have a doctor look at it to identify it and determine its nature to prescribe the right medication.

Question 4

i have a rash all over my body. it's itchy but i feel fine and have no other symptoms. what could it be?

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See your doctor: or a dermatologist if you access to one. It could be  a drug you are on, something you ate, viral rash, a pet that you have, etc or no cause at all, but you need to be seen and examined for proper management, good luck

Question 5

i'm on vacation in orlando and i seem to have prickly heat rash all over my body. it's very itchy and irritating. i bought gold bond powder but it doesn't seem to be working. what else can i do?

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Try over-the-counter: Hydrocortisone cream, but if that doesn't work either, give in and see a doc for diagnosis of what kind of rash: do you need a stronger steroid rash or an anti-fungal? A doc'll have to check out the rash to see.

Question 6

which stds causes itchy skin hive like rash all over body?

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Probably no STD: Syphilis can cause a body-wide rash, but not hive-like and usually not itchy. If you think you're at risk for STDs, get tested. But an STD is not a likely cause of this rash. Most rashes like this are due to drug allergy -- which could include an STD drug if you're on treatment. In that case, contact the doctor treating you. Good luck!

Question 7

rash all over body starts on head itchy but bearable, then spreads all over body rapidly first looks like nettle sting but then turns extremely red ?

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Urticaria/Hives: Rarely, a reaction to medication, food, food additives, insects, parasites or infection is identified as an underlying cause of chronic hives. But in most cases, the cause of chronic hives is never identified, even after testing and monitoring symptoms. Heat, cold, pressure, sunlight or other environmental stimuli may worsen chronic hives. Certain meds such as aspirin, Ibuprofen can cause hives.

Question 8

my son has a spotty rash all over his body, its not itchy and not raised, its flat and not scaly or rough at all. the rash is every where except for his face and soles of hands and feet. no fever, no allergies or changes. no other symptoms?

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Rash:  This rash will need to be visualized at minimum to be able to make a diagnosis.

Question 9

itchy skin rash all over body (except for face, neck, palms and soles) for 14 days. no fever, no flu-like symptons, no lymph node. can it be hiv ars?

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Rash: It sounds more likely that it is an allergic reaction to something.  The fact that it is not on the palms and soles of your feet makes other bad things less likely.  Skin rashes are hard to diagnose and the diagnosis depends on where the rash is, the color, whether there are blotches, raised bumps and many other things.  You can buy benadryl (diphenhydramine) in the pharmacy for itching and if it persists see DR.

Question 10

itchy rash all over my body it's unbearable itchy and burns?

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Doctor can examine: Itchy rashes are usually allergic reactions like hives, but sometimes are from skin infections. People who have past eczema can have itchy rashes appear off and on. Sometimes there are skin infections like folliculitis, shingles, chicken pox, impetigo, scabies, etc...  A doctor can examine to see what it all might be. An in-person exam is best, but a video exam such as on HealthTap's may suffice.

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I just got a rash all over my body, itchy. not taking any meds though?

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Rash all over my body, itchy at times, started on my legs, help appreciated! nothing on palms or soles of feet.

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I've got a rash all over my body that's itchy, what is it?

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I have a rash all over my body. it's itchy but i feel fine and have no other symptoms. what could it be?

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I'm on vacation in orlando and i seem to have prickly heat rash all over my body. it's very itchy and irritating. i bought gold bond powder but it doesn't seem to be working. what else can i do?

A member asked:

Which stds causes itchy skin hive like rash all over body?

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Rash all over body starts on head itchy but bearable, then spreads all over body rapidly first looks like nettle sting but then turns extremely red ?

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My son has a spotty rash all over his body, its not itchy and not raised, its flat and not scaly or rough at all. the rash is every where except for his face and soles of hands and feet. no fever, no allergies or changes. no other symptoms?

A member asked:

Itchy skin rash all over body (except for face, neck, palms and soles) for 14 days. no fever, no flu-like symptons, no lymph node. can it be hiv ars?

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Itchy rash all over my body it's unbearable itchy and burns?

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