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I have had a rash if some sort all over my body for about a week or so. i went to urgent care and pa said it could have been caused by a virus. i was given a prescription for prednisone which ive finished. i'm still experiencing itching. using calamin

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Dr. Charles Glueck answered

Allergy: Check to see if your detergent for your clothes, or your skin cream, or hair dye, or any topically applied agent has changed. This could cause a rash which might not respond to prednisone.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 1/20/2018

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A member asked:

I have had a rash if some sort all over my body for about a week or so. i went to urgent care and pa said it could have been caused by a virus. i was given a prescription for prednisone which ive finished. i'm still experiencing itching. using calamin

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Glueck answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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