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I've had "vulvar dermatitis" x's 2 yr now effectively tx w/ clobetasol. now having same itch on both arm pits & anus- no rash bumps or redness. ideas?

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Hard to tell: It may be some idiopathic (unknown cause) pruritis (itchiness), however, i would get checked for diabetes and also i would get a complete blood count checked. I've seen a few cases of blood related problems that were manifested by pruritis (itching) well before other symptoms appeared.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Slade Suchecki answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Consider: This may be fungal issue. Steroids can hide this, then flare after treatment has stopped. However, since going on so long this needs evaluation to rule out more serious issues, .

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