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Question: itch
Brief Answer:
Please provide some more information about your problem with itch
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I see you have a question about itch. Please give some more information about your problem.
When has this problem started? Where is it localized? Do you have any sign in your skin? Do you have general symptoms like fatigue, fever, ect?
The more information you give, the best I will be able to answer.
Looking forward to your follow up question.
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Dr. Klarida Papaqako General and family physician.
Please provide some more information about your problem with itch
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using "Ask a doctor" service to ask your health question.
I see you have a question about itch. Please give some more information about your problem.
When has this problem started? Where is it localized? Do you have any sign in your skin? Do you have general symptoms like fatigue, fever, ect?
The more information you give, the best I will be able to answer.
Looking forward to your follow up question.
Kind regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako General and family physician.
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Dr. Yogesh D
All of a sudden at night my chest and back bn itchy and today it became itchy but as soon as i took of the blanket off me it stopped , but during day time i feel itching and i dont know if it because of my skin dry and sometimes i feel like tiny stuff crawling on my leg and sometimes head, but there are no rashes
Brief Answer:
Possible dry skin or slight allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up question and the extra information.
What you are describing seems like something related with dry skin and maybe a slight allergic reaction.
I would recommend to do what you can to avoid dry skin- drink plenty of water, apply a good body moistruiser and avoid hot and frequent showers.
Also, check if the detergent you are using to wash the bed sheets it is irritating your skin. Maybe you are using a new one the last times, or maybe you are using a new softener. Try to switch to a neutral detergent and avoid softeners, because they have a lot of parfume which is the reason the skin gets irritatated.
If the itchiness bothers you a lot you can take an antihistamine medicine before sleeping, keeping in mind that may cause you sleepiness during the following day. Cetirizine 10mg is a good option.
I hope this is helpful and answers your question.
Feel free to ask if you have other questions or concerns.
Kind regards,
Dr. Papaqako, General and family physician.
Possible dry skin or slight allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up question and the extra information.
What you are describing seems like something related with dry skin and maybe a slight allergic reaction.
I would recommend to do what you can to avoid dry skin- drink plenty of water, apply a good body moistruiser and avoid hot and frequent showers.
Also, check if the detergent you are using to wash the bed sheets it is irritating your skin. Maybe you are using a new one the last times, or maybe you are using a new softener. Try to switch to a neutral detergent and avoid softeners, because they have a lot of parfume which is the reason the skin gets irritatated.
If the itchiness bothers you a lot you can take an antihistamine medicine before sleeping, keeping in mind that may cause you sleepiness during the following day. Cetirizine 10mg is a good option.
I hope this is helpful and answers your question.
Feel free to ask if you have other questions or concerns.
Kind regards,
Dr. Papaqako, General and family physician.
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