Rash All Over Body

i always had a problem with Eczema on my scalp and on my elbow joints just 2 weeks ago i broke out with a rash that is all over my body looks like dry skin flacky and itches im not shure if i broke out with Eczema or it is something else it is all over my body and dont no what it is i have included links to pictures any help of what this is would be appreciated thank you

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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis or psoriasis.

Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema.Psoriasis commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees and are mostly found on the extensor aspect of the joint.From your symptoms it is more likely.

Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. Treatment of psoriasis is specific and includes mainly steroids,coal tar,anthralin,UV rays phototherapy and systemic treatment.

I sincerely advise you to consult a dermatologist and discuss this possibility with him.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted if you have any additional doubts.