Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My whole body is itchy- legs, arms, trunk, face. could it be the body wash i'm using (suave) or the laundry detergent (tide)?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See a dermatologist: No itch is ever helped by changing laundry soap. Probably not your body wash but you could change to a wash for dry skin (Dove, many others). Start with an effort to identify the cause.
Answered 8/13/2014
3.8k views
Possibly: Contact allergies can occur when an allergen is in contact with the skin. Body washes, detergents, perfumes/colognes, cosmetics, metals, etc., can all cause contact reactions. The requirement is that the allergen must be in direct contact with the skin. It is rare for these allergies to affect the entire body. In your case, I'm more concerned about an underlying virus or environmental allergy.
Answered 12/11/2017
3.8k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Itchy red blotches started on arms..spread to neck, head, body, and legs. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) did not help. Difficulty sleeping. Ideas to help or what could be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Red and itchy welts appear on my body in mornings or evenings, across torso, boobs, top of legs, under arms (never back)...itchy and raised. Every day somewhere new!!!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Have been treating entire body for fungal infection with coconut oil rash gone skin dry and flaky now still itches really bad possible Id reaction? Symmetrical rash started on torso spread to arms and legs has reached ankles still extremely itchy on breas
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
11 mnth old developed a rash on his cheeks following admittance for vomiting. Rash: red pimples with slight plasma crusting. Definitely on cheeks, spreading to rest of face,some on arms/ legs. Nothing on torso.Not itchy. What is it? Is it Contagious?
4 year old got chickenpox vaccine 2 days ago and MMR vaccine a 30 days ago. Now has itchy rash and bumps on his legs, buttocks, torso, arms, and face.
A few days ago I discovered white spots and areas where my skin color is fading, mainly on my legs & arms. My face also burns & body is slightly itchy?
What could be the cause of itchy bumps all over the body(legs, arms, neck, top and bottom of feet, sometimes face and hands) that come and go?
I've broken out with small red/white itchy balls throughout my body, its on my face, chest, arms and legs. Please help me out it hurts n itches so bad?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
