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What Causes Persistent Itching In The Arms And Torso Region?

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Question : I have a persistent itching in arms and torso for several days now
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Urticaria

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You might have developed urticaria.
It's an allergic reaction and requires treatment with antihistamines and steroid cream.
I treat such cases with tablet cetrizine daily in night for a week and local application of a mild steroid cream like desonide to be applied twice daily for a week.
Try this you should get relief.
The medication is usually available over the counter.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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What Causes Persistent Itching In The Arms And Torso Region?

Brief Answer: Urticaria Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. You might have developed urticaria. It's an allergic reaction and requires treatment with antihistamines and steroid cream. I treat such cases with tablet cetrizine daily in night for a week and local application of a mild steroid cream like desonide to be applied twice daily for a week. Try this you should get relief. The medication is usually available over the counter. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.