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Suggest Treatment For Hot Flashes With Severe Itching On Face, Eyes And Neck

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Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2015
Question: I have hot flashes, extreme itching on face, eyes, and neck and an outbreak of tiny itchy skin tags. Are they
related? It is getting worse daily.

When I have "hot" flashes, my face and neck feel hot to the touch and even my
ears get bright red.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Tab Paroxetine will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I understand your concern,

The hot flushes related to menopause in your case will respond to Tab Paroxetine 7.5 mg once a day for 3-6 months.

This drug will cause excellent resolution of your vasomotor symptoms .

Please note this drug has to be taken only under expert medical supervision.

Post your further queries if any.

Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (4 hours later)
Thank you and I will check with my physician about the medicine. I forgot to
mention that I have neuropathy that presented about the same time.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide further info.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Welcome back.

Yes please consult with your doctor.

I would like to know which body segment of yours is affected by Neuropathy and what are its symptoms?

Please provide this info to guide you further.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 days later)
Both of my feet, primarily the toes.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Vit 12 is advocated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

This could be neuropathic manifestation.

For this I advise you to take Vit B12 daily 500 mcg tablet for 6 months.

Based on the response further medications may be advocated.

This should improve your symptoms.

Thank you.

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Hot Flashes With Severe Itching On Face, Eyes And Neck

Brief Answer: Tab Paroxetine will help. Detailed Answer: Hi Mam, I understand your concern, The hot flushes related to menopause in your case will respond to Tab Paroxetine 7.5 mg once a day for 3-6 months. This drug will cause excellent resolution of your vasomotor symptoms . Please note this drug has to be taken only under expert medical supervision. Post your further queries if any. Thank you.