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I've had itchy arms/scalp w no rash since feb. primary dr & derm. can't find reason & said not scabies or lice. thyroid, glucose, iron, liver test ok?

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

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Options: Sometimes when no cause is found people try an anti-itch medication such as Hydroxyzine or an allergy medication such as loratadine.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I've had itchy arms/scalp w no rash since feb. primary dr & derm. can't find reason & said not scabies or lice. thyroid, glucose, iron, liver test ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Heston answered

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