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My body is constantly itchy. i use cortisone itch cream, but it only helps a little. my fingers, neck, elbows are now bruised. what is going on?
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Allergy or systemic: Is there an associated rash? Could be allergy to something - soap, detergent, food? You should try to ID the source and eliminate of course. Stress can also cause a general itchiness. Try an antihistamine or Claritin (loratadine) to help calm it down and see your MD. Cortisone cream all over the body is not ideal, nor getting bruises from itching!
Answered 3/29/2015
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