I get red itchy rashes on my body. They give a burning sensation too. These rashes usually goes away on itself but if I take a bath or apply water to it they settle down. It usually happens in hot and humid weather. What is it?

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist9yrs exp

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You are probably suffering from what Dermatologist call urticaria. Common causes are food allergy, infection or drugs taken for some condition. It presents with itching resulting in formation of red rashes which we call hives or wheals. Although in most cases cause remains unknown in spite of a thorough search. It can be treated with medicines so that you do not get any new hives. The treatment should be prolonged until it resolves which usually takes 1 to 6 months. Please call me or contact me through online consult option for further details and treatment.  

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