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I keep on having red rashes and it spreads in my body whenever i scratch it. previous doctor told me it's urticaria. what's the best thing should i do?

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Dermatographic: This can best be controlled with an antihistamine- if the rash only occurs with scratching. If they are raised without having been scratched, then they are hives which likewise can usually be controlled with antihistamne 2-4 x daily.

Answered 6/1/2017

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A member asked:

I keep on having red rashes and it spreads in my body whenever i scratch it. previous doctor told me it's urticaria. what's the best thing should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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