Before Body Was Itching And Feels Like Something Crawling On

Posted on Sat, 24 Oct 2020

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Question : Before body was itching and feels like something crawling on my body like bugs or insects and i was told to buy an anti allergy and diprosalic for my body and everything stop but after the diprosalic finished i started to feel l the crawling thing again after i finish shower i dont feel it but some mintues later i start to feel it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Xerosis of skin with itching is a possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Perhaps you have dryness or Xerosis of your skin. I suggest you to use an intensive moisturizer e.g either Venusia lotion or Olesoft lotion, twice daily- in the morning (after bath) and in evening. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg once daily for a few days for symptomatic relief from itching

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

but why do i feel the crawling stuff on my body after my diprosalic got finished ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
i suggest you to use a moisturizer

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Extremely dry skin can cause itching/crawling like sensation. I think using a moisturizer regularly for a few days is worth a try. After all you can't use the topical steroid cream forever.
Also you must take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg once daily in evening, for symptomatic relief from itchy/crawling sensation.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 hours later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you for writing to us

Detailed Answer:
you are welcome. Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana