Itchy Skin Rash
There are several different types of skin rashes that can cause you to itch. Poison Ivey, Poison Oak, and even Shingles are examples of skin rashes that can make you itch. If you know that you have been exposed to a poisonous plant or bug, then you should just apply Calamine lotion to the rashed skin. If you think it may be something severe like Shingles, then you should seek medical attention. For more information on skin rashes, you should go to www.medicinenet.com.
Posted by dvenezia2006 on 8/29/2009
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- e.g. a very itchy rash may suggest hives, atopic dermatitis, scabies, skin lice, insect bites, chicken pox, dermatitis herpetiformis; a mild to moderate itchy rash may suggest tinea, psoriasis, drug eruption, pityriasis rosea, candida or lichen simplex.
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