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What Causes Persistent Itching On The Torso?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Jul 2016
Question: I have been itching for about three or four days. It is just on my torso, worse under my breast. I do not see any rash or hives. It is just very uncomfortable. What do you think it could be?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the Query.

Probably you have developed allergic reaction.
It is common in body folds.
I treat such cases with a mild topical steroid cream like Cortisone twice daily for a week also take an antihistamine tablet.
You can take tablet levocetrizine 5 mg daily in night for a week.
This should give you relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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What Causes Persistent Itching On The Torso?

Brief Answer: Allergic reaction Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the Query. Probably you have developed allergic reaction. It is common in body folds. I treat such cases with a mild topical steroid cream like Cortisone twice daily for a week also take an antihistamine tablet. You can take tablet levocetrizine 5 mg daily in night for a week. This should give you relief. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.