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I have had this non-specific itching on the middle of my back for over a year now. it drives me nuts. there is no rash or redness at all; just itchin?

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Normal: SAs long as there is no swelling, redness, rash, eczema or any other appearance that looks strange it is a normal thing that affects many people especially on the back. It is sometimes called essential pruritus. Sometimes an over the counter hydrocortisone cream helps to relieve the itching

Answered 7/7/2014

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A member asked:

I have had this non-specific itching on the middle of my back for over a year now. it drives me nuts. there is no rash or redness at all; just itchin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

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