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58 year old what would cause back, thigh, arms skin to feel prickly/itchy several weeks.feels like you have on wool or been in insulation. have history of intermittent chronic hives since age 30. no hives with this. taking claritin but not helping?

Q: 58 year old what would cause back, thigh, arms skin to feel prickly/itchy several weeks.feels like you have on wool or been in insulation. have history of intermittent chronic hives since age 30. no hives with this. taking claritin but not helping?

: At age 58 it is essential that every day, especially after bathing, that a quality moisturizing cream , not lotion, be applied all over and rubbed in well . Get help to apply to back. Claritin would help hives but not this type of itch. If itchy when sleeping , take a Benadryl before going to bed. All the best.

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At age 58 it is essential that every day, especially after bathing, that a quality moisturizing cream , not lotion, be applied all over and rubbed in well . Get help to apply to back. Claritin would help hives but not this type of itch. If itchy when sleeping , take a Benadryl before going to bed. All the best.

Answered 9/3/2021

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A member asked:

58 year old what would cause back, thigh, arms skin to feel prickly/itchy several weeks.feels like you have on wool or been in insulation. have history of intermittent chronic hives since age 30. no hives with this. taking claritin but not helping?

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