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What Causes Itching All Over The Body In An 80-year-old?
I am 80 years old and am experiencing severe itching over my entire body, including head/hair. Only new thing I can think of is a new blanket I received as a Christmas gift. However, I just moved into an independent living facilitiy due to memory issues.
Sat, 10 Feb 2018
Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
It can be dueto an allergic reaction.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Take antihistamine like cetirizine 10mg daily
-take prescripted coriticosteroids
-use calmine lotion for local relief
-stay in cool rooms
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
It can be dueto an allergic reaction.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Take antihistamine like cetirizine 10mg daily
-take prescripted coriticosteroids
-use calmine lotion for local relief
-stay in cool rooms
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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