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Bad itchy skin and i've tried vanicream, benadryl, (diphenhydramine) hydroxyzine, cornstarch bath and baking soda bath and no relief. what could it be?

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Bad itchy skin: If none of the remedies worked you need to see your doctor it may be smething more then a simple dry skin rash.It may be food allergy, contact dermatitis or scabies.So see your doctor if you are not getting better with what you used.

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Answered 11/8/2019

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