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How Can Chronic Itching On The Body Be Treated?
My name: Thomas Chang Age: 84 Email: YYYY@YYYY I had chronic skin itching problem for over 20 years. I have seen dermatologist, physicians etc. I am now taking methotrexate 6 x 2.5 mg weekly (dermatologist s prescription) . I still have itching problems. I am wondering I may have fungus problem on my skin. Any advise?
Sat, 12 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The details of your case are not obvious and you have not provided the diagnosis that the dermatologist has suggested. However, since Methotrexate has been prescribed, this means that you have a chronic skin illness which is auto immune in nature.
If it still itches, you must take the consideration of parasitosis into account.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The details of your case are not obvious and you have not provided the diagnosis that the dermatologist has suggested. However, since Methotrexate has been prescribed, this means that you have a chronic skin illness which is auto immune in nature.
If it still itches, you must take the consideration of parasitosis into account.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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