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Got An Itch On The Shoulders, Neck. Tried Allergy Meds. Cold Pack Relieves Me Of It. Suggestions?

every year in june i get a terrible itch on my shoulders and arms and back of my neck, mostly my shoulders. i have tried everything from allergy meds, creams, just about anything you can think of. the only thing that stops it is ice or cold pack. last night i left a ice pack on too long and it burned the skin on my shoulders! hope you can help, i'm going crazy.
posted on Thu, 8 Aug 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi thanks for using HCM.

Since you are getting terrible itch only during June, it suggests allergy may be due to some pollens. You can get skin prick test to know the allergen and then with immunotherapy we can completely manage that. Now you can take antihistamine drug orally for allergy and itching and also topical steroid cream. These will definitely help you. For further discussion you can put a photograph of your shoulder and explain us about any other illness you are suffering.

Hope I answered your question. Consult your doctor for further examination and management. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.

Wish you good health. Take care.

Regards

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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Vakul Aren's  Response
This is probably secondary to environmental allergens,you need to see a Allergist/Immunologist and a Dermatologist who can examine you and guide you further.Identifying the allergen will be the first step,testing for common allergens should be done,use of antihistaminics like Chlorpheniramine and Fexofenadine will help.Use of starch baths,avoiding hot water baths will help.Use of soothing lotions which may contain menthol will ease the itch.A short course of steroids may help tide over the acute phase of the itch.
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Got An Itch On The Shoulders, Neck. Tried Allergy Meds. Cold Pack Relieves Me Of It. Suggestions?

Hi thanks for using HCM. Since you are getting terrible itch only during June, it suggests allergy may be due to some pollens. You can get skin prick test to know the allergen and then with immunotherapy we can completely manage that. Now you can take antihistamine drug orally for allergy and itching and also topical steroid cream. These will definitely help you. For further discussion you can put a photograph of your shoulder and explain us about any other illness you are suffering. Hope I answered your question. Consult your doctor for further examination and management. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care. Regards