A 43-year-old member asked:
my bug bite id really itchy and need the itch gone now, and i would like to know how to get rid of a bug bite! please help?
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Dr. John Chiu answered
Allergy and Immunology 57 years experience
Topical cortisone: Try to apply 1% Hydrocortisone cream to the bite site 4x daily for a few days. Covering the area after cortisone application with a bandaid may increase the penetration of cortisone to the skin. However the otc cream may well be too weak and you may need a more potent rx preparation. I have found gold bond anti-itch cream or sarna often helpful in reducing itching.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Why carnt I get rid of my spots on exposed areas. Raised, whitish, itchy. 60 ?
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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Sun damage?: Raised, itchy, scaly whitish spots on exposed areas of skin may be due to sun damage. If you are of fair complexion, you may be more susceptible to uv damage. Lesions sound like actinic keratoses, a form of sun damage that does have the potential to become skin cancer; so have them examined by fp or dermatologist. Meanwhile, cover exposed areas; use high spf sun block.
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East Bernard, TX
A 30-year-old female asked:
I have big dark area between my thighs that itch how do I get rid of it?
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
See your doctor: Your doctor needs to examine you and run some tests to see what's going on.
5344 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 20-year-old female asked:
How can I get rid of an itchy bottom?
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Dr. Michael Dansie answered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Hemorroid: You may have a hemorrhoid, and could try over the counter creams or even a suppository. If your are still having issues. .You should see your doctor.
5178 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
What should be done to get rid of the itch of a bug bite?
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Dr. Alan Jackson answered
Addiction Medicine 30 years experience
Cream: There is a Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream or Hydrocortisone cream that can help you.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
I just started to shave my pubic area. Now it really itches. Is there a way to make the itch go away or prevent it next time?
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Yes: Hydrocortison cream is available over the counter in any pharmacy. It helps relieve the itch you have in a couple of days. Use moisturizing creams immediately after shaving the next time.
4238 viewsAnswered Aug 10, 2018
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