Suggest Treatment For Persistent Itching On The Forearm

Posted on Mon, 28 Aug 2017

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Mon, 28 Aug 2017 Answered on

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Question : on my left arm in the forearm elbow region, I have intolerable and persistent itching and some burning. It is highly localized and there is no visible signs of irritation or rash or bite , or anything?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Topical steroid & antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
According to your complaints it seems to be pruritus.
I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg twice daily for 8-10 days.
This should help in resolving itching.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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