Itching all over body followed by rashes

I am 30 year male,facing generalised itching problem on my body since last 6 months,After scratching the surface,itching seems incrasing and then the skin rashes red spots in patches appear on the skin.
.This itching can appear anytime during the day or night(while going on bed),This problem is more experienced after bath and in the evenning.
Itching is experienced on almost any part of the body and if touched more itching is needed followed by red rashes in the affected area.
My skin also seems dry as you can make scrtch marks on my skin specially in fore arm and legs.
Recently I visited doctor and she suggested Allegra tablets 180 mg once in a day but this treatment does not seems working.

Please suggest.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Itchy skin that isn't accompanied by other obvious skin changes, such as a rash, is most often caused by dry skin (xerosis). It can be due to hot or cold weather with low humidity levels, long-term use of air conditioning or central heating, and washing or bathing too much.

Other conditions cause itchy skin as well. Skin conditions like dermatitis  and hives, internal diseases like liver and kidney disorders, diabetes, iron deficiency anemia, irritation and allergic reactions to chemicals, wool, soaps, cosmetics and certain foods  can cause itchy skin.

You can apply an anti-itch cream or lotion to the affected area. Oral antihistamine, such as Benadryl can also be used. You should take a comfortably cool bath and wear smooth-textured cotton clothing. You should choose mild soaps without dyes or perfumes and use a mild, unscented laundry detergent when washing clothes, towels and bedding.

Please take a second opinion from a dermatologist if the symptoms persist. He/She will start with the specific medications. If an internal disease is found, whether it's kidney disease, iron deficiency or a thyroid problem, treating that disease often relieves the itch. Lastly,Phototherapy can also be tried.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[krisojha]

Dear sir,


Thank you very much for the suggestions.
I have been advised by Dermatologist to increase the intake of Allegra 180 mg tablet to twice a day and see if the condition improves.
At present after having one tablet a day the things seems to have improved but after 5-6 days itching still persisit without rashes mentioned above.
I am using Elovera moisturiser regularly after bath.

Thanks