What Causes Scratches On Body?

Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015

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Mon, 9 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : What causes scratches on my body?They appear on my back.

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dry skin - Needs good skin care.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.

Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:

1. Dry skin could be the cause.

2. Try using soft soaps and avoid bathing more than once daily.

3. Apply moisturizers. Take plenty of water. Use soft clothes. Due to itching, rubbing on bed could be the cause of scratches on the back. You can use vaseline or any moisturizers to avoid keeping it dry.

4. If itching present, take antihistamines like loratidine at night. Avoid scratching, as it increases itching.

5. Take multivitamin supplements particularly B-complex and Vit A & E.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.

Dr. Prakash HM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (14 minutes later)

Thank You!

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for replying.

You are welcome.

Hydration is most important and maintain good skin moisture levels as suggested earlier.

If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.

Dr. Prakash HM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju