Question 1

i had scabbies and used medication and i don't have it anymore but it's still itching at night what can i do to stop itching?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: It is expected to continue itching after treatment until the body of the scabies bug is completely dissolved &amp; absorbed from the skin, you can try OTC  hydrocortisone cream &amp; benadryl (diphenhydramine) or zyrtic to alleviate the itching.  Good luck.

Question 2

my bum is itching at night, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Itch: Removal of the inciting agent, hypoallergenic lotions, soaps and detergents, topical Hydrocortisone and/or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) creams, and possibly oral non-sedating antihistamines.

Question 3

for the past couple of months i noticed i can't stop itching at night. the itchiness is all over my body, what do i do? i don't have bed bugs or fleas

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are itching and have a rash there might be a physical cause that can explain this symptom. However if you are itching only at night and there aren't any spots before you itch, anxiety, stress, temperature changes can make you itchy. Good luck.

Question 4

i have a serious problem at night, my body is getting some pimples and they are itching at night and am afraid to get some test done...and sleep less?

Accepted Answer

Pimples don't itch: Pimples don't itch, so it must be something else.  Where are the "pimples"?  I recommend you see your doctor or a dermatologist.

Question 5

what to do about this horrible foot itching at night?

Accepted Answer

Foot itching : You want to see a your local foot doctor or dermatologist to biopsy the skin  to identify the cause of your symptoms. It sounds like a athletes foot or tinea pedis. Most probably a standard anti fungal cream will be prescribed with possibly a anti fungal sprain for all your shoe gear will be advised.

Question 6

what be causing severe itching at night in the diaper area. my son is 11 months old.?

Accepted Answer

Probable: Yeast infection. Go see your pediatrician.Needs script for Nystatin ointment.

Question 7

why do my hands and fingers keep itching at night?

Accepted Answer

Contact allergy: May be you have contact allergy to like dish washing soap. Ok do some search . Avoid allergens

Question 8

2nd time asking a question rectal itching at night requesting a doctor in the northern virgina area who can do scotch tape testing need closest doctor?

Accepted Answer

Primary doc or Derm: Agreed, you want to make sure this isn't pinworm infestation.  A primary doctor may be able to do this or at least treat you even if they are not sure.

Question 9

both upper eyelids swollen. started this morning when i woke up, i was itching at night. causes? do i need to see a doc? swelling did calm down, was more in the a.m?

Accepted Answer

: You can see a doctor via telemedicine. This could be several things like allergies or an infection.

Question 10

can we give our son benadryl (diphenhydramine) 4 hrs after a dose of zyrtec?  he has bouts with itching at night and can't sleep.

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: bathe hi with a cream soap and moisturize his skin right after, that would help him sleep better, wouldn't advise giving more of antihistamines at this age, if not controlled please revisit his doctor or an allergist, good luck

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I had scabbies and used medication and i don't have it anymore but it's still itching at night what can i do to stop itching?

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My bum is itching at night, what should i do?

A member asked:

For the past couple of months i noticed i can't stop itching at night. the itchiness is all over my body, what do i do? i don't have bed bugs or fleas

A member asked:

I have a serious problem at night, my body is getting some pimples and they are itching at night and am afraid to get some test done...and sleep less?

A member asked:

What to do about this horrible foot itching at night?

A member asked:

What be causing severe itching at night in the diaper area. my son is 11 months old.?

A member asked:

Why do my hands and fingers keep itching at night?

A member asked:

2nd time asking a question rectal itching at night requesting a doctor in the northern virgina area who can do scotch tape testing need closest doctor?

A member asked:

Both upper eyelids swollen. started this morning when i woke up, i was itching at night. causes? do i need to see a doc? swelling did calm down, was more in the a.m?

A member asked:

Can we give our son benadryl (diphenhydramine) 4 hrs after a dose of zyrtec? he has bouts with itching at night and can't sleep.

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