I Have A Skin Problem. Bad Itching, . Have Had
Question: I have a skin problem. bad itching, . Have had this problem for about 10 years. HAVE SEEN ABOUT 5 OR 6 dERMATOLOGISTS, TO NO AVAIL. none HAVE SOLVED THE PROBLEM, AND ALL SEEM TO HAVE A LOVE AFFAIR WITH TRIAMCINILONE May have misspelled that! Marginally effective with some relief, Only one did patch tests, and it said I was allergic to some chemicals in WOMENS COSMETICS!! My 97 yr old wife uses some lipstick and moisturizer. NONE of the items listed as ingredients in them match the patch items. About 12 yrs ago I had a bout with Afib, and have used xerelto and sotolol ever since, with one exception. after about a year the cardiologist tried a different thinner, I can't remember the name, but it is heavily advertised today. Within a couple of days, I BLOOMED RED, AND I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED IT AND WENT BACK TO XERELTO. iN ABOUT A WEEK THE ITCH CLEARED UP. BUT SEVERAL YEARS LATER, THE ITCH STARTED AGAIN (Darned caps lock!) I just don't kmow where to turn next!! XXXXXXX XXXXXXX West Palm Beach, FL
Brief Answer:
Probably atopic dermatitis, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to atopic dermatitis.
It is a medical condition which is usually caused by the contact with an allergen.
I suggest using an antihistamine daily such answer Levocetirizine 10 mg daily.
I also recommend to use Calmine lotion for local application.
I suggest to do an allergy test to detect the allergen which is causing your symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably atopic dermatitis, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to atopic dermatitis.
It is a medical condition which is usually caused by the contact with an allergen.
I suggest using an antihistamine daily such answer Levocetirizine 10 mg daily.
I also recommend to use Calmine lotion for local application.
I suggest to do an allergy test to detect the allergen which is causing your symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Raju A.T