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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Itching On Chest And Stomach
Question: Hi - I have itching on chest and left side of stomach since a long time and my skin turning black. Possible cause and solution?
Brief Answer:
Lichen simplex chronicus; potent topical steroids and cetrizine
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the image.
You seen to have a condition known as Lichen Sclerosis Chronicus (LSC).
LSC is characterised by itching, hyperpigmentation, thickening of affected skin (manifested as prominent skin markings). The more you scratch, the more it itches, so that it becomes a cycle (itch-scratch-itch cycle). If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a potent topical steroid cream e.g either clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream Or halobetasol propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily.
An oral antihistamine e.g a tablet of cetrizine 10mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
These are prescription medications and should be used under supervision. I suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for a confirmatory diagnosis and for the needful.
Regards
Lichen simplex chronicus; potent topical steroids and cetrizine
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the image.
You seen to have a condition known as Lichen Sclerosis Chronicus (LSC).
LSC is characterised by itching, hyperpigmentation, thickening of affected skin (manifested as prominent skin markings). The more you scratch, the more it itches, so that it becomes a cycle (itch-scratch-itch cycle). If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a potent topical steroid cream e.g either clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream Or halobetasol propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily.
An oral antihistamine e.g a tablet of cetrizine 10mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
These are prescription medications and should be used under supervision. I suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for a confirmatory diagnosis and for the needful.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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