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Itching In Elbows And Lower Back, Bouts Of Psoriasis. Is It An Allergy?

Hi, I m having un explained itching on my inner elbows, lower back and butt. At first I attributed it to a new soap I was using. I discontinued and it helped significantly but not completely. I started taking ritalin several weeks ago (also am on wellbutrin and celexa ) and was wondering if I could have an allergy? I have had minor bouts of psoriasis in the past but nothing too serious. I m itchy! Help!
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

As you have psoriasis, your skin is highly sensative.

Any product like soap or any chemical can irritate you.

Folds of skin are more prone to collect these chemicals and develop allergy.

You may need treatment with steroids.

Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis and treatment

Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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Itching In Elbows And Lower Back, Bouts Of Psoriasis. Is It An Allergy?

Hello, Thanks for the query, As you have psoriasis, your skin is highly sensative. Any product like soap or any chemical can irritate you. Folds of skin are more prone to collect these chemicals and develop allergy. You may need treatment with steroids. Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis and treatment Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you