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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Ankles And Eyes
Question: Very itchy ankles with a reddish tinge and slight swelling.
Itchy eyes and scalp.
Itchy eyes and scalp.
Brief Answer:
Antihistamines, topical and oral
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Unfortunately, it is that time of the year to be itchy. However, it sounds like you might have been allergic to something that you got on your ankles.
Did you start any new medications ?
Any new lotions (not the calamine lotion, any thing else) ?
Change laundry detergents ?
Any new soaps ?
Are there any open sores ?
I would recommend taking an antihistamine(Tab Cetirizine 10mg once daily at bedtime), as well as using a topical antihistamine cream. You can get both at the store. You can also continue to use calamine lotion and keep it moisturized.
Let me know if you've any further queries
Regards
Antihistamines, topical and oral
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Unfortunately, it is that time of the year to be itchy. However, it sounds like you might have been allergic to something that you got on your ankles.
Did you start any new medications ?
Any new lotions (not the calamine lotion, any thing else) ?
Change laundry detergents ?
Any new soaps ?
Are there any open sores ?
I would recommend taking an antihistamine(Tab Cetirizine 10mg once daily at bedtime), as well as using a topical antihistamine cream. You can get both at the store. You can also continue to use calamine lotion and keep it moisturized.
Let me know if you've any further queries
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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