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How Can Dermatographia Be Treated?
I have dermatgraphia and have had it for over 10 years i have learnt to cope with the itching by avoiding certain foods but sometimes need a antihistamine to help ease the itching when it gets bad. i am 8 weeks pregnant and extremely itchy to the point i want to tear my skin off its way worse at night making it difficult to sleep. can you advise any antihistamine that is safe to take when pregnant please!
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Itching is very common during pregnancy. It is due to a combination of dry skin and effects of hormones. It can be especially hard for a person with dermatophagia to control the urge to itch or bite the skin. You can safely take Cetirizine at bedtime to relieve itching. Also apply soothing calamine lotion.
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Itching is very common during pregnancy. It is due to a combination of dry skin and effects of hormones. It can be especially hard for a person with dermatophagia to control the urge to itch or bite the skin. You can safely take Cetirizine at bedtime to relieve itching. Also apply soothing calamine lotion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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