Anand Rao Anand Rao Asked 8 months ago

Can dermatitis cause fever?

Having dermatitis, usually it's just itchy skin. But right now, I have a flare-up and also a mild fever, which is unusual for me. Can dermatitis get so bad that it causes a fever?

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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At this age, even a strong sneeze feels like it can give me a fever! But honestly, regular eczema shouldn't cause a fever. If you are burning up, maybe your skin has caught some secondary infection because of all the scratching. Better get it checked before you turn into a volcano.

Vikram Deshmukh Vikram Deshmukh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Don't ignore a fever when you have skin issues. When my sister had something similar, we went straight to a dermatologist at a major hospital, and they found a mild skin infection. Ask your doctor clearly if you need any antibiotics or special lotion instead of trying stuff at home.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey, normally skin rashes don't directly cause a fever unless there is an active skin infection. Keep your diet clean, stay hydrated, and maybe take a break from heavy sweating at the gym for a couple of days. If the fever stays, you should definitely show a doc.

Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I have had severe atopic dermatitis for years. Simple dermatitis won't cause a fever, but if you have scratched the patches till they bled, bacteria can easily get in. That skin infection is likely what is causing the fever. Use a cold compress, don't scratch, and get an antibiotic cream prescribed.

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Ananya Joshi Ananya Joshi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Whoa, that sounds tough. I get minor eczema patches during season changes but never got a fever with it. If u actually have a high temperature, it might be some infection or viral thing. Pls don't self-treat, just ask a clinic doc once.

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