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Suggest Remedy For Rash And Extreme Itching On Arms

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Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Question: I have had extreme itching on my arms for about 6 weeks. There is no rash. I have looked it up on line and found that it is called brachioradial pruritus. Which kind of doctor do I need to see?
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Answered by Dr. Shahid Hassan (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consult Dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic,

Itching in dorsolateral aspect of arm may be also due to Notalgia paresthetica or neurotic excoriation.
Dermatologist are most suitable to treat any kind of pruritus.

In the mean time you can apply Calamine lotion with combination of camphor and menthol. There are many OTC products available containing these composition.
Take tablet Hydroxyzine 25 mg once daily at night.

Hope this is helpful.
Thanks
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Suggest Remedy For Rash And Extreme Itching On Arms

Brief Answer: Consult Dermatologist Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic, Itching in dorsolateral aspect of arm may be also due to Notalgia paresthetica or neurotic excoriation. Dermatologist are most suitable to treat any kind of pruritus. In the mean time you can apply Calamine lotion with combination of camphor and menthol. There are many OTC products available containing these composition. Take tablet Hydroxyzine 25 mg once daily at night. Hope this is helpful. Thanks