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I clean myself everyday. but a few weeks ago there was a 24 hour period where i was itching over most of my body. it happened again last night and am still itching. areas of itch are back, abdomen, buttocks. what could reasons be?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dry skin: Dry skin is a common reason for itching. Do you use a soap that tends to be drying? Do you use moisturizer? Some times a bath with colloidal oatmeal can be very soothing it you are feeling itchy. Occasionally, itchiness is related to medical conditions.

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Answered 6/19/2020

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A member asked:

I clean myself everyday. but a few weeks ago there was a 24 hour period where i was itching over most of my body. it happened again last night and am still itching. areas of itch are back, abdomen, buttocks. what could reasons be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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