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Have Unbearable Itchy Skin On Neck, Chest, Back And Legs. What To Do?
i have unbearable itchy skin usually my neck chest back and legs but its so random i also have the same itchy sensation on my scalp and no mater what i use in my hair or how often i wash or don t wash i have this gritty sand like stuff all over my scalp please help me its ruining my life
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
Hi,
I can understand the concern for itching all over body. You have not mentioned your age, occupation and any relevant history which could have guided us to the nearest possibility.
After reading your history it appears to be two possibilities:
1. Seborrheic dermatitis
2. Allergic contact dermatitis to some contact allergen.
I advise you to not pinch or pop the area otherwise these areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. For time being period you can apply steroid based cream such as mometasone or cortisone and take antihistamine tablet such as loratadine or cetrizine.
Do not try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem.
You can go for patch test to rule out the exact cause. For the same you can meet a dermatologist who will guide you properly.
Take care.
I can understand the concern for itching all over body. You have not mentioned your age, occupation and any relevant history which could have guided us to the nearest possibility.
After reading your history it appears to be two possibilities:
1. Seborrheic dermatitis
2. Allergic contact dermatitis to some contact allergen.
I advise you to not pinch or pop the area otherwise these areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. For time being period you can apply steroid based cream such as mometasone or cortisone and take antihistamine tablet such as loratadine or cetrizine.
Do not try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem.
You can go for patch test to rule out the exact cause. For the same you can meet a dermatologist who will guide you properly.
Take care.
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