What Causes Persistent Itching On The Torso?

Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016

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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?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours 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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