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A 28-year-old female asked:

My forearms from wrist to just before the elbow is so itchy. i do have allergies. and eczema. i have tried otc cream as well as benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream?

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Dr. Robert Jackson
Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This way you can get the best treatment.
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Dr. Linda Green
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Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 47 years experience
See a doctor: You need to see a doctor preferably an allergist or dermatologist for further evaluation and treatment. Sounds like you need prescription strength cream.
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