Question 1

what are the causes of severe itching and rashes in tuberculosis treatment?

Accepted Answer

Drug allergy: Itching and rash may be a sign of an allergic reaction to one of the drugs being used to treat tuberculosis.  You should talk to your doctor about these signs and symptoms, the drugs may need to be changed.

Question 2

have had treatment from my doctor for folicalitis  2x & scabies 6x but still have severe  itching?

Accepted Answer

Itchy rash: Scabies may cause itching for some time after treatment but this is prolonged itching. Make sure there is no re-infection or another cause of this itching. Need to talk to your physician about seeing a dermatologist

Question 3

severe itching during pregnancy herbal treatment?

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Another option: One very safe option for itching during pregnancy is acupuncture.

Question 4

i completed flagyl treatment(2000mg, the 500mg 4 pills at once) treatment for trichomoniasislast thursday. the greenish yellow bubbly discharge i was having has disappeared but i am still feeling the severe itching and burning. treatment failed?

Accepted Answer

Trich? Yeast?: Reduced discharge suggest trich improving. Trich can cause burning and itching, but those symptoms are more typical of a yeast infection. Trichomoniasis and yeast can occur together, and metronidazole (Flagyl) and other antibiotics sometimes trigger yeast infecions. Recheck with your doctor to confirm current diagnosis and best treatment going forward. If trich, maybe need more treatment.

Question 5

redness and crusting on the back of my hands and legs. they have some small bubbles and often get severe itching. any treatment for this?

Accepted Answer

See below.: It might be a skin disease such a psoriasis .
You will benefit to be seen by dermatologist.

Question 6

my mother has severe itching between her toes, the skin of the area becomes white and she peels it off by her nails.what causes this.what is treatment?

Accepted Answer

Probably : fungal infection get some tolinaftate cream  use it twice a day for two weeks

Question 7

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 8

my brother has suffered from very severe itching all over his body for about 8 years now. he itches right after bathing or when he sweats. ?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: There are various possible causes. You need a dr with special knowledge to get it right.

Question 9

have boils in hair, causes severe itching.
it getting automatically cured and coming again. what might be the reason and remedies to cure this.

Accepted Answer

Furunculosis: The boils in your scalp represent an inflammation of hair follicles. The treatment consists of appropriate shampoos/topicals  and oral antibiotics. This condition can be challenging and requires the expertise of a Dermatologist.

Question 10

severe itching on the top of my toe(s). what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: ...On what's causing it. (it's probably not athlete's foot, if that's what you were thinking.) you could be allergic to some component of your shoes or socks, or the itching could be a harbinger of an internal problem. See a dermatologist.

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I completed flagyl treatment(2000mg, the 500mg 4 pills at once) treatment for trichomoniasislast thursday. the greenish yellow bubbly discharge i was having has disappeared but i am still feeling the severe itching and burning. treatment failed?

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Redness and crusting on the back of my hands and legs. they have some small bubbles and often get severe itching. any treatment for this?

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My mother has severe itching between her toes, the skin of the area becomes white and she peels it off by her nails.what causes this.what is treatment?

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

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My brother has suffered from very severe itching all over his body for about 8 years now. he itches right after bathing or when he sweats. ?

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Have boils in hair, causes severe itching. it getting automatically cured and coming again. what might be the reason and remedies to cure this.

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Severe itching on the top of my toe(s). what should i do?

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