Acute Pruritus (itching)
Infections
• Candida (Monilia) dermatophytosis
• Herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, molluscum contagiosum
• Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus
• Pinworms, scabies, pediculosis
Dermatoses
• Contact dermatitis (irritant, allergic)
• Atopic dermatitis/eczema
• Psoriasis
Contrary to what your doctors stated, it is possible to have an allergic rash in response to the administration of injected corticosteroids suc