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What Causes Itchy Skin On Abdomen?

After working outside and getting sweaty, sometimes, but not always, the skin on the front of my abdomen gets itchy. The more I scratch it, the redder, warmer, and itcher it becomes, until the only way to alleviate the intense pleasure/pain from scratching is to take a hot shower. Am I allergic to my own sweat?
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain there is a possibility that you are getting allergic reaction to something that you are coming in contact with and as soon as you are exposed to the allergen there can be symptoms of allergy like Itching..
There does not seems allergic reaction to sweat but in case if cleanliness is not maintained there can be proliferation of bacteria and other infectious organisms leading to inflammation causing burning and itching..

I would suggest you to maintain cleanliness and you can also take anti-allergics like Benadryl to relieve the symptoms..
Try to change the washing powder and see for results..
You can apply Calamine lotion as well as steroid ointment to soothe the skin..
In case if there are consistent recurring episodes consult a dermatologist when the symptoms are active and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Itchy Skin On Abdomen?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain there is a possibility that you are getting allergic reaction to something that you are coming in contact with and as soon as you are exposed to the allergen there can be symptoms of allergy like Itching.. There does not seems allergic reaction to sweat but in case if cleanliness is not maintained there can be proliferation of bacteria and other infectious organisms leading to inflammation causing burning and itching.. I would suggest you to maintain cleanliness and you can also take anti-allergics like Benadryl to relieve the symptoms.. Try to change the washing powder and see for results.. You can apply Calamine lotion as well as steroid ointment to soothe the skin.. In case if there are consistent recurring episodes consult a dermatologist when the symptoms are active and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..