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My wife has severe whole body itching- 2 mon. when she scratches, the skin develops rashes with pimples. she took piriton&loratadine, still not solved?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

See physician: She needs to see her physician. The causes of these symptoms can reflect chemicals, allergies, etc. that are not the same in Africa as in the U.S.

Answered 8/1/2014

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Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Many causes: Irritation and allergic reactions. Food allergy, wool, chemicals, soaps and other substances can irritate the skin and cause itching. Dry skin, pinched nerves, shingles. Internal diseases: diabetes, liver disease, malabsorption of wheat (celiac disease), kidney failure, iron deficiency anemia, thyroid problems and cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma. Check up if no improvement.

Answered 9/29/2016

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