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Suffering From Dry Kin And Itching,taking Fexofenadine Tab, Itching More In Evening. Cause For Itching?
hello doctor, my father is having the problem of dry skin and itching for the past 7 months. is it advisable to use evion capsules and tablets? he has been taking fexofenadine tablets for this problem after which it is under control.he has been given oilatum solution which he mixes in water while bathing.this itching becomes more in the evening.please advise
Fri, 15 Mar 2013
Hi Ramya,
Firstly the cause for itching and dryness should be ruled out. Sometimes old age too renders the skin dry and may lead to itching. In such cases, the following suggestions might help
Use a mild soap like cetaphil or hidrate or dove
Apart from using oilatum solution, he should immediately apply a moisturiser just after bathing like venusia or elovera lotion etc
He may continue with fexofenadine
If the problem still persists despite these measures, he may apply steroid lotion in the concerned areas.
Hope that helps. Take care
Firstly the cause for itching and dryness should be ruled out. Sometimes old age too renders the skin dry and may lead to itching. In such cases, the following suggestions might help
Use a mild soap like cetaphil or hidrate or dove
Apart from using oilatum solution, he should immediately apply a moisturiser just after bathing like venusia or elovera lotion etc
He may continue with fexofenadine
If the problem still persists despite these measures, he may apply steroid lotion in the concerned areas.
Hope that helps. Take care
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hello
welcome to healthcare magic forum
thank you for your query
he has dry skin and it may be reason for the itching
allergy also cause itching
he is on right medicine
he need to continue it for some times
moisturizer is must for him
if not better thyroid level to be checked
i hope i answered your query
welcome to healthcare magic forum
thank you for your query
he has dry skin and it may be reason for the itching
allergy also cause itching
he is on right medicine
he need to continue it for some times
moisturizer is must for him
if not better thyroid level to be checked
i hope i answered your query
I find this answer helpful
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