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Even though the facial swelling had improved considerably, the skin eruption had become the bigger concern.
Family members began searching online for answers.
Some websites suggested eczema.
Others mentioned psoriasis.
A few warned about autoimmune diseases.
Several articles discussed drug reactions.
Reading page after page only made everyone more anxious.
One dermatologist explained that widespread itchy rashes can have dozens of possible causes.
Sometimes they’re triggered by allergies.
Other times they’re linked to viral illnesses.
Occasionally they result from immune system disorders.
In certain cases, medications taken for weeks—or even months—can suddenly cause delayed reactions.
That’s why self-diagnosis using internet photos is rarely accurate.
Many skin conditions look remarkably similar.
A skin biopsy was eventually performed.
Waiting for the results felt endless.
Every day Dad continued dealing with relentless itching that affected nearly every waking moment.
Simple activities became exhausting.
Watching television.
Reading a newspaper.
Sleeping.
Even eating dinner.
Nothing distracted him for very long because the itching always returned.
Family and friends offered suggestions based on their own experiences.
Some recommended changing his diet.
Others suggested eliminating certain household products.
A few encouraged using natural remedies.
While some measures provided temporary comfort, none addressed the underlying cause.
Eventually, the dermatologist reviewed all the test results.