A member asked:

Scratched my skin raw, won't go away?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Consider: taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) to help decrease itching. Have you considered an oatmeal bath?

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 4/8/2017

3.5k views

Thank

Show 1 more comment

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See a dermatologist: Indicate that it is URGENT when you call. You need a diagnosis immediately. There are many possible causes, with different treatments. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is NOT one of them. It is useful primarily as a sleeping pill. It will not reduce itch except by sedation. Do not take this if you leave the house.

Dr Ablon agreed

Answered 4/2/2017

3.5k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Scratched my skin raw, won't go away?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Arnold agreed

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Ablon agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Shave my genitals area few months back, now there is pink, raw, skin on the side of scrotum and leg. Maybe from scratching? Can i restore the color?

A member asked:

I have several small bumpy red itchy patches of skin on my arms and legs. Scratching turns skin raw quickly. Bothersome and uncomfortable.

A member asked:

Ocd/bdd/skin picking? I tend to pick and peel the skin off my fingers, by the cuticle and nails, till i bleed and they become raw, sometimes i scratch my skin till it breaks, usually when i'm nervous, upset, stressed, etc. I've battled with my weight sinc

A member asked:

Hi! When I shave (only legs & under arm) I get terribly itchy. may be razor bumps. I scratch so much I rub my skin raw. Would waxing the areas relieve the itchiness a bit? If not how can I stop this? I cannot let this get in the way of my hygiene?

A member asked:

10 weeks post IV antibiotics for bacteremia and Strep B. 2 weeks ago he became itchy all over. Scratching until skin is raw. Is this a long term side effect? Or does this need further attention? No fever or lethargy. Wound healed has been healed?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

What is the best treatment for skin that has been scratched raw and is oozing?

Red raw skin under nose appearing out of no where? (haven't been blowing nose, scratching, etc.)

What could cause raw, peeling skin between my butt cheeks and near my vulva? It doesn't hurt unless i poke or scratch it-it doesn't itch either.

A mole on my back got scratched and then i went in hot tub. Now seems the surface of the mole has peeled away and raw skin left. Is this a problem?

I was scratching (my vagina) to hard then the other day noticed my skin was really pink on the sides then yesterday i noticed that it looked like I scratched the skin off and was "raw" looking and had like white/dry skin around. What can I put on it? Some

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?