I recently have diagnosed with CLL.  I have now developed a very itchy rash over a large part of my body. Dr at walk in clinic diagnosed it as poison oak or ivy, gave me a steroid shot.  Ihave had no exposure to my knowledge to poison ivy or oak.  What is your  thought?Thank You
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. Patient of CLL can likely to develop the fungal infection. I also suspect the fungal infection in you. Exact diagnosis can only be possible if the visual examination has done. Steroid is contraindicated in the treatment of fungal infection. So in my advice you should check for the second doctors' opinion. If it is fungal infection line of treatment of it is totally different. You have to take the fluconazole tablet instead of steroid. You can also use medicated soap containing antifungal Chat Doctor.  Please take the above treatment under your doctors' guidance. Maintaining the cleanliness is equally important and should be strictly followed. It equally helps in treating the infection as the antifungal medication do. It may be sometimes contagious so avoid sharing the household with other family members. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here, or you can contact me on bit.ly/