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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Itching On The Forearm

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Posted on Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Question: on my left arm in the forearm elbow region, I have intolerable and persistent itching and some burning. It is highly localized and there is no visible signs of irritation or rash or bite , or anything?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Topical steroid & antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
According to your complaints it seems to be pruritus.
I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg twice daily for 8-10 days.
This should help in resolving itching.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Itching On The Forearm

Brief Answer: Topical steroid & antihistaminic Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic According to your complaints it seems to be pruritus. I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg twice daily for 8-10 days. This should help in resolving itching. Regards Dr Asmeet