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I have itching and scratching, what can i do for relief?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

ITCHING & SCRATCHING: WHERE? HOW LONG? DO YOU TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS? DO YOU ITCH MORE AT NIGHT? HAVE YOU CHANGED ANY SOAP OR DETERGENTS? DO YOU HAVE A CAT OR A DOG? NEW CLOTHING? PAINTING AROUND THE HOUSE? MUST KNOW ALL THESE AND MORE. SEE YOUR DOCTOR IF IT HAS LASTED FOR A WEEK OR MORE.

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Answered 5/17/2015

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