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Suggest Remedy For Dry Skin Along With Itching Sensation

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Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015
Question: hi
i am having dry skin problem for the past 2 years , i v got itching in the back and hand , i use cetaphil restordem body wash for bathing and also cetaphil body moistriser after bath , i v been on cholestrol drug for last two years for triglycrides , now i v changed to fenofibrate , itching is there on and off , when i get allergic rhinitis or some times at night itching increases , i v tried anti histamines , pls advice
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide more information to find out underlying cause

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I had gone through your question very diligently and I really appreciate your concern
Here I would like further information like
relevant medical history your weight, height or history of diabetes or other metabolic disease
Are you having any kind of rashes during itching
Have you seen any doctor or tried self medication?

In my opinion you should apply calamine lotion and try to identify any trigger for this itching
Drugs you are taking for cholesterol might be related to skin problems, so I would advise you to consult your doctor for dose adjustment or switching over to other drugs.

Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (8 hours later)
My height is 6.2 and weight is 95 , I take metformin 1000 not for diabetics bt for weight control , I also take Bp tablet olmezest .itching I don't get rashes ,I v consulted many dermatologists they v diagnosed it as dry skin ,I v switched over to Fenofibrate for cholestrol control , I v allergic rhinitis , besides this no medical problem
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please consider these guidelines

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome again and thanks for the details

I would advise you to apply any good moisturiser after taking bath and you can take tablets fexofenadine group of drug for 7 to 10 days

If it doesn't subside then get your blood test done like hemoglobin, CBC, AEC (absolute eosinophil count), Liver function test.

Hope this helps you
Best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Suggest Remedy For Dry Skin Along With Itching Sensation

Brief Answer: Please provide more information to find out underlying cause Detailed Answer: Hello I had gone through your question very diligently and I really appreciate your concern Here I would like further information like relevant medical history your weight, height or history of diabetes or other metabolic disease Are you having any kind of rashes during itching Have you seen any doctor or tried self medication? In my opinion you should apply calamine lotion and try to identify any trigger for this itching Drugs you are taking for cholesterol might be related to skin problems, so I would advise you to consult your doctor for dose adjustment or switching over to other drugs. Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely Best wishes