A 31-year-old member asked:
what is used to treat itchy skin?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
Family Medicine 57 years experience
Lubrication/see MD: It may be due to dry skin and moisturisation will work.But there are other causes of dry skin and you should see your doctor or dermatologist for the cause and treatment.
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Dr. Jack Mutnick answered
Allergy and Immunology 17 years experience
Itchy skin: Hypoallergenic moisturizers. Topical Hydrocortisone creams, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) creams, oral antihistamines.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Can you get itchy skin from having polymyalgia?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Carlos Kier answered
Rheumatology 51 years experience
No: Itching is not a symptom of pmr.
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Causes of itchy skin?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jerome Litt answered
Dermatology 71 years experience
Itchy Skin: Itchy skin can be a result of medications. It can also be do to excessive dryness in you house in the winter time. This is known as winter itch eczema. Soaps and laundry detergents can also be responsible. Use a body cleanser like cetaphil and use all free & clear for you laundry. No fabric softeners! if it doesn't get better, do see a dermatoloigist.
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Bay City, MI
A 54-year-old male asked:
Itchy skin on my calves been there for months?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Jackson answered
Dermatology 43 years experience
Dermatitis: You probably have dermatitis but you should see your dermatologist to get the correct diagnosis.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What could cause horribly itchy skin?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michelle Chambers answered
Dermatology 39 years experience
Itchy rash: The most common cause is dty skin. Moisterize after bath or shower when skin is still slightly moist. This will help maintain the moisture in the skin. Less common could be thyroid disease or blood disorder so see your doctor if the condition continues.
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AZ
A member asked:
Is itchy skin a flu symptom?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Martin Raff answered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
Generally not: This is one of those symptoms which can have numerous causes and is impossible to diagnose accurately without a full picture of whatever else is going on. But this does not usually point to influenza.
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