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What's the best treatment to get rid of abdominal skin itching?

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OTC oral/topical: Skin itch can be treated with topical Cortaid (or any generic Hydrocortisone 1% cream) and/or oral anti-histamines (benedryl, zytrec, allegra, claritin (loratadine)...). Be careful with chronic use of topical steroids: use for short periods of time to prevent skin atrophy ('thinning of the skin'). Get seen if not improved.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Luis Matos answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Find the cause first: You can control the itch with daily non-sedating antihistamines tablets. If the regular dose doesn't help. Fexofenadine, Loratadine and Cetirizine have been studied upto twice a day to control severe hives. Using a topical cream with 1% Hydrocortisone may also help. Use cetaphil lotion as a bathing "soap". Do not use any other soaps, creams or lotions. If this doesn't help see your primary doctor.

Answered 5/21/2015

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