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My Friend ( Age 39/ Female) Has Been Experiencing Itching

Posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2020

Question: My Friend ( Age 39/ Female) has been experiencing itching 10 days back followed by noticing the appearance of small brown spots dispersed in her chest and stomach . Images are attached.

She had been bathing in very hot shower water but discontinued now after itching began. Itching has improved
considerably with coconut oil and moisturiser.

10 years back she experienced severe itching and rough skin in her neck due to sun exposure and aloe Vera helped. The spots on her upper neck are from 10 years back.
She feels itching even while cooking in the heat.

Currently taking Amla Juice , Thyronorm ( 25 Mcg) / once per day , Giloy Juice.

Please find the pictures attached and let us know what to do.

We do have Elovera IMF Cream in the house , Can that be applied.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Use a topical soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the images.

The brown spots are most likely freckles or seborrheic keratosis which are asymptomatic. The itching is most likely due to heat rash. I suggest her to use a soothing lotion e.g Calamine lotion, 2-3 times a day. In addition to that she may take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Thanks doctor . I have okacet(cetirizine hydrochloride) tablets 10 mg . Can we take this and for how many days should She take it ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
heat rash

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, that's fine. Take it at least for a week or 10 days
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 hours later)

Thanks Doctor.

She is also taking Glyzinc NM, thyronorm and Becosules . Can she take OKACET(cetirizine hydrochloride) tablets along with these tablets ? is it ok ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Heat rash

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, it can be taken along with the other tablets.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Dear Doctor ,

She has been taking cetrizine for two days, and applied plenty of coconut oil this after noon... Itching has substantially reduced however suddenly rash and itching happened. ( attached the pictures in file 9202_M1 and 9202_M2)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Heat rash/ hives

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Apply Calamine lotion. Not coconut oil.
Continue with cetirizine.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana