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What Is The Itchiness On The Back,neck And Scalp?

Sir, I am taking Storfib 145, one tab daily since last two years regularly as prescribed by the doctor. From the last one year I am experiencing itching peoblem on the back, neck & scalp. Sever itching is on neck & Scalp. I have consulted skin specialists, but I am not getting permanent relief. Please let me know if the problems persist due to side effect of Storfib 145 tablets. I am of 63 yrs old and weight is 78 Kgs. only. Presently, my all cholestrols are well within the limit ------ NL Srivastava
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for itchiness on the back,neck and scalp. There can be multiple possibilities of the red rashes and it requires a close physical examination to diagnose the exact entity of the problem.

In my view correlating with the facts you have provided it appears to be either Seborrheic dermatitis or allergic dermatitis.

I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper therapy. In between you should avoid contact of dust to the area properly. If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply fluticasone with mupirocin cream. You can take an antihistamine such as loratadine for twice a day if itching is present.

Do not try to pinch, pop or squeeze the area as it may cause secondary infection of the area.

All the best
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What Is The Itchiness On The Back,neck And Scalp?

Hi, I can understand your concern for itchiness on the back,neck and scalp. There can be multiple possibilities of the red rashes and it requires a close physical examination to diagnose the exact entity of the problem. In my view correlating with the facts you have provided it appears to be either Seborrheic dermatitis or allergic dermatitis. I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper therapy. In between you should avoid contact of dust to the area properly. If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply fluticasone with mupirocin cream. You can take an antihistamine such as loratadine for twice a day if itching is present. Do not try to pinch, pop or squeeze the area as it may cause secondary infection of the area. All the best