Question 1

itches on my skin for 10yrs that swells and leaves  the mark of the scratches on the skin although it disappears after 4 mins.?

Accepted Answer

Dermatographism: Sounds like a type of dermographism. This is usually treated with an over the counter non sedating antihistamine such as cetirizine.  A sedating med such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may work as well.  Sometimes sun exposure can reduce the symptoms.

Question 2

a month ago i got what i thought was a scratch about an inch long. since then it has grown to around 5 inches. it is raised, bumpy, and itches at time. i've put a couple different things on it, but its not slowing down. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Linear skin lesions: The commonest linear lesions on these areas would be epidermal nevi particularly ilven and also lichen striatus.Inflammatory linear with blisters would suggest herpes zoster, followed by a plant contact dermatitis or a phytophotodermatitis from a photosensitising sap or juice eg limes.A tender thrombosed vein on the chest wall is known as mondor's disease.

Question 3

my ear itches so much. is this normal? is it okay to scratch it?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: This could be related to eczema of the outer ear. Dry itchy skin of the ear canal is pretty common. There is a prescription ear drop called dermotic ear drops that can be pretty effective. Do not scrtach the ear canal. The skin is a natural barrier to infection. Scratching can lead to an outer ear infection.

Question 4

i have a scratch on my arm from my cat it itches and hurts at the same time?

Accepted Answer

: You may need to have it looked at by your doctor if it is red, or there is pus, etc. as it may be infected. If it is not red and it is not swollen and there is no pus, then you should apply an antibiotic cream ointment like bacitracin or triple antibiotic ointment twice daily until it heals. But, if it is swollen, re or if there is pus, then see your doctor. If you develop a fever, see your doctor

Question 5

tiny itchy growth on skin.  itches up like a bug bite only after i scratch it?

Accepted Answer

Papular urticaria: A localized form of hives that comes up after you scratch it is called papular urticaria, and often it is indeed caused by a bug bite. Try applying over-the-counter Hydrocortisone cream instead of scratching it. If it persists, see a dermatologist.

Question 6

what should you do when a numb part of your body itches and it feels to weird to scratch it?

Accepted Answer

Respect  the  itch: Mild  cortisone  cream  ,  and  take  one  benadryl (diphenhydramine).  Why  the  part  is  numb?

Question 7

my stomach itches on the inside. why, and how can i stop this? i can't scratch it! check my profile for detailed info on this please n thank you.

Accepted Answer

Ignore no symptoms: Abdominal discomfort of any kind is not to be ignored--its a warning sign that something may be wrong inside your abdomen.  Please see my many healthtap answers on the subject of what causes abdominal distress. Not all such problems are serious, but you don't want to miss the inflammatory or infectious one that is. Can't offer definitive relief however without an exam for diagnosis. Be well--.

Question 8

i have a cluster of bumps on my thigh it itches ever now and then only flares up when i scratch?

Accepted Answer

ItchingsOnlySkinDeep: Sounds like some kind of contact irritation (something touches your skin that it is sensitive to) or a cluster of insect bites or something like that. Scratching just activates the cells that release chemicals that will make you itch more. Put on a steroid cream (hydrocortisone 1% and see how it goes. Rub it in gently 2 or 3 times. If that doesn't work see a doc for an evaluation.

Question 9

what can i use for severe itching of the anus. its itches and i can my help scratching it sometimes.

Accepted Answer

Hydrocortisone cream: Hydrocortisone cream 1%. See your primary care doctor to identify the underline cause.

Question 10

why do my body/ skin swell any time i scratch it after it itches me?

and please is there any home remedy cure?

Accepted Answer

Dermatographism: This dermatographism, or skin writing, is akin to having hives and the cause is usually elusive. It may resolve on its own. In the meantime think of anything you recently ate or took that could have triggered this skin reactivity. For relief take an antihistamine like benadryl(causes drowsiness) or claritin(nondrowsy). In my experience, hydroxyzine is most effective(causes drowsiness,need script)

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Itches on my skin for 10yrs that swells and leaves the mark of the scratches on the skin although it disappears after 4 mins.?

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A month ago i got what i thought was a scratch about an inch long. since then it has grown to around 5 inches. it is raised, bumpy, and itches at time. i've put a couple different things on it, but its not slowing down. what could it be?

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My ear itches so much. is this normal? is it okay to scratch it?

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I have a scratch on my arm from my cat it itches and hurts at the same time?

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Tiny itchy growth on skin. itches up like a bug bite only after i scratch it?

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What should you do when a numb part of your body itches and it feels to weird to scratch it?

A member asked:

My stomach itches on the inside. why, and how can i stop this? i can't scratch it! check my profile for detailed info on this please n thank you.

A member asked:

I have a cluster of bumps on my thigh it itches ever now and then only flares up when i scratch?

A member asked:

What can i use for severe itching of the anus. its itches and i can my help scratching it sometimes.

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Why do my body/ skin swell any time i scratch it after it itches me? and please is there any home remedy cure?

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