What Causes Sudden Itching On The Back?

Posted on Wed, 3 Feb 2016

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Wed, 3 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hello doctor, am back is itching me and i don't know the cause of it. please advice me of what to do.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Apply CALAMINE lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Sudden itching on the back could be contact irritation. Your back should have touched something which you are allergic to.
You can apply CALAMINE lotion and see if it helps. You can take antiallergy medication also before bed time. If this trial does not work then please see a local doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Let me know if you have any other bothering questions.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar