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Suggest Treatment For Itchiness On The Thighs And Inside Of Arms
Recently I have been experiencing itchiness all over my body, specifically in the thighs, backs of legs, insides of my arms and back...I am so itchy I will scratch until I bleed and have red scrape marks all over my skin. Seems to intensify as the day progresses..
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
Hello,
From the description of your symptoms, my suggestion is you might have a fungal infection over the skin, but it is also difficult to say without making a physical examination. These areas are prone to more sweat accumulation and hence the itchiness might be exacerbated. I suggest you take bath twice a day, wear loose clothes and use a Ketoconazole Soap. Also, try to control the urge to itch, as it might only further aggravate the condition.
From the description of your symptoms, my suggestion is you might have a fungal infection over the skin, but it is also difficult to say without making a physical examination. These areas are prone to more sweat accumulation and hence the itchiness might be exacerbated. I suggest you take bath twice a day, wear loose clothes and use a Ketoconazole Soap. Also, try to control the urge to itch, as it might only further aggravate the condition.
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