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What should you do if your body itches all over - in night also. already applied a lot of moisturizer creams but it does not seem to be help. ideas?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See a dermatologist: Scabies is best treated promptly. There are also numerous other possible causes. Why suffer like this when you can be diagnosed and probably cured?

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 11/17/2020

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A member asked:

What should you do if your body itches all over - in night also. already applied a lot of moisturizer creams but it does not seem to be help. ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Feola agreed

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