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Suggestions for dealing with skin itching in my cast for a leg fracture?
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Try to ignore it: And, in particular, do not use any instrument to scratch it. The skin under a cast can easily be macerated by even mild pressure, and can cause an infection. An oral antihistamine like Claritin (loratadine) can help some, so try that.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Itchy cast: Try knocking on cast directly over the itch!
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