Im itchy all over! HELP!

[oneilhbk]

A couple of months ago my body became itchy all over, mainly my legs and arms. It has worsened since then and i can not stop itching all over. My mum recommened i stop drinking my protein shakes, as it might have some chemical that im allergic to. But this was nearly a month ago, and the itching has not stopped! This type of itch is very unusual, as the place were i itch always has a small bump on my skin. And also whenever itch it theres always a biting sensation on my skin. HELP PLEASE!!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms the possibilities of hives needs to be ruled out. Hives (medically known as urticaria) are red, itchy, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes. They have a tendency to change size rapidly and to move around, disappearing in one place and reappearing in other places, often in a matter of hours.

Many cases of hives are "idiopathic," meaning no cause is known. Others may be triggered by viral infections or medications.
Take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin and apply some calamine lotion on the rash. Also wear cotton clothes and keep the skin sweat free. If the symptoms persist then please get it examined from a dermatologist.
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.

[madblade]

Sounds like hives, it's probably due to an allergic reaction to dust or pollen. Go get some hydrocortisone cream.