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What Is Reason For Itchy Skin Since 1 Year?
Question: Nivaan has very itchy skin since 1 year. He keeps scratching till it bruises His paediatrician suggested that we keep applying moisturiser twice and we are doing that as well, but still see no sign of reduction. Please suggest.
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
The symptoms suggest that he has developed Atopic Dermatitis, A type of skin allergy.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. What is his age?
2. Is he taking any medication for any other disease?
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
The symptoms suggest that he has developed Atopic Dermatitis, A type of skin allergy.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. What is his age?
2. Is he taking any medication for any other disease?
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thanks for your answer doctor.
His age - 2 years
Medications - None
This is happening since almost 1 year. It reduces sometimes and again reappears
Sure doctor, will be sending across a photograph to the mentioned email ID shortly.
His age - 2 years
Medications - None
This is happening since almost 1 year. It reduces sometimes and again reappears
Sure doctor, will be sending across a photograph to the mentioned email ID shortly.
Brief Answer:
Atopic Dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
It is Atopic Dermatitis.
Apply desonide lotion 0.05 % daily in night for 15 days and Atogla moisturizer daily in morning as a regular moisturizer.
If itching is severe you can give syrup cetrizine in night for a week.
This should help him.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Atopic Dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
It is Atopic Dermatitis.
Apply desonide lotion 0.05 % daily in night for 15 days and Atogla moisturizer daily in morning as a regular moisturizer.
If itching is severe you can give syrup cetrizine in night for a week.
This should help him.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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