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A member asked:
What would cause extreme itching on body and face when its not allergies?! can't take it anymore and benydryl don't work
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See allergist/derm.: You should see an allergist or a dermatologist re this. I presume that Benadryl (diphenhydramine) taken 4 times daily has not helped thus far.
Answered 6/24/2014
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