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Suggestions for dealing with skin itching in my cast for a leg fracture?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Dr Rao and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Itchy cast: Try knocking on cast directly over the itch!

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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