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What Causes Itchiness On The Feet, Arms, Hands, Back And Scalp?
Hello! I have been experiencing moderately severe itching, mostly later in the day, with the tops of my feet, inside of my arms, tops of hands, back andscalp. When I scratch, it gets worse and leaves red streaks and bumps appear that look almost like blisters. If I apply anti-itch cream, it helps. Also, I am taking about 50-100 milligrams of Benadryl a day, and found that ibuprofen also helps quite a bit. This has been going on for about six weeks. I have made no medicine or dietary or soap, deodorant changes etc. Any suggestions?
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
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Welcome To Healthcare Magic.
I had gone through your question and understand it.
In your case, bumps become blisters after scratching. This happens in any type of allergic reaction which can occur by contacting a person who is already suffering from skin disease, after any type of cosmetic application, due to some gardening work or contact with some chemical preparation.
If I would be your treating doctor, I would definitely advise you to take Tablet Levocet (if no allergy), daily at night at the interval of 24 hours for 7-10 days. Also take tablet Prugo (if no allergy) 10 mg, 3 times in a day at the interval of 7-8 hours for 5-7 days. Apply Calamine lotion on the affected area after cleaning with water 3-4 times in a day.
After doing all these, I hope you will get well sooner and please share your review about my answer on healthcare magic.
Take Care,
Thank You.
From:- Dr. Nupur Shah
Welcome To Healthcare Magic.
I had gone through your question and understand it.
In your case, bumps become blisters after scratching. This happens in any type of allergic reaction which can occur by contacting a person who is already suffering from skin disease, after any type of cosmetic application, due to some gardening work or contact with some chemical preparation.
If I would be your treating doctor, I would definitely advise you to take Tablet Levocet (if no allergy), daily at night at the interval of 24 hours for 7-10 days. Also take tablet Prugo (if no allergy) 10 mg, 3 times in a day at the interval of 7-8 hours for 5-7 days. Apply Calamine lotion on the affected area after cleaning with water 3-4 times in a day.
After doing all these, I hope you will get well sooner and please share your review about my answer on healthcare magic.
Take Care,
Thank You.
From:- Dr. Nupur Shah
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