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Extreme Body Itch

My entire body itches whenever I'm in any kind hot warm or hot enviorment. This past winter I also noticed that even though it was snowing outside (running, or playing hard) also makes me itch really bad. This burdens me because I'm not able to do fun things with friends and family such as shop, beach, and play sports... I NEED HELP...I recently called my dermatoligist and she recommended Sarna Menthol... So I'm going to be trying this out and hopefully it works......She also diagnosed me a while ago with CARP(Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis) and she said that the over growth of yeast present on the skin may be the cause because the yeast it reacting with the heat causing extreme itching........NEED HELP!!! NEED MY LIFE BACK!!
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I greatly appreciate your advice......and I've been diagnosed already but still nothing seems to stop this itch...I've tried Sarna lotion and it helps sometimes....I will definitely try the calamine lotion and tell you how it goes..........and the main reason why  seeking medhelp online is because the doctors can't seem to find anything wrong, but I know something can't be right......
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Hello,
It can be due to cholinergic urticaria. It is a form of chronic hives that is caused by an increase in body temperature but can be idiopathic also. Take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin and apply some calamine lotion on the hives. 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.



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