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Can stress cause an itchy rash?

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Yes: Stress can cause a histamine release with itchy rash - very common occurance.

Dr Klauber and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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