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What Causes Unusual Itching On Legs, Arms And Stomach?

I m 45 years of age. For the past 2 months, I ve had unusual itching on my legs, arms and stomach normally later in the day and while I m sleeping which have caused me to scratch incessantly. This has mostly subsided and has now been replaced with a feeling of tiny insects crawling all over my arms and legs at intervals generally later in the day. Do you know what may be causing this?
Thu, 13 Aug 2015
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Welcome to Healthcaremagic!
I have analyzed your symptoms and these best match the condition called Scabies which is a parasitic infection. You would be healthy soon if following steps are followed without delay
1 For most patients I will provide single 12 mg tablet of Ivermectin.
2 Application of GBHC lotion as a set of three applications 12 hours apart, the first one preceded by hot bath and the last one followed by a normal bath 10 hours after the last application repeated every week for three to four weeks does the intend3ed job of eliminating germs
3 all contacts and clothings and linen need to be simultaneously treated.
4 crotamition topical for SOS use is highly useful
5 Anti allergics like Avil or cetirizine taken daily at night prevent the bothersome night itching accompanying this condition.

Followed as per described, there is great probability that you will get rid of the problem completely. Wishing you a healthy skin and good time.
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What Causes Unusual Itching On Legs, Arms And Stomach?

Dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic! I have analyzed your symptoms and these best match the condition called Scabies which is a parasitic infection. You would be healthy soon if following steps are followed without delay 1 For most patients I will provide single 12 mg tablet of Ivermectin. 2 Application of GBHC lotion as a set of three applications 12 hours apart, the first one preceded by hot bath and the last one followed by a normal bath 10 hours after the last application repeated every week for three to four weeks does the intend3ed job of eliminating germs 3 all contacts and clothings and linen need to be simultaneously treated. 4 crotamition topical for SOS use is highly useful 5 Anti allergics like Avil or cetirizine taken daily at night prevent the bothersome night itching accompanying this condition. Followed as per described, there is great probability that you will get rid of the problem completely. Wishing you a healthy skin and good time.