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How To Cure Severe Itchy Whelps On Body?
I just 2 total knee replacements may 19. I am at home rehabing from the inpatient because I am doing so well. Today I took a walk with my walker on sidewalk area. I honestly don t remember touching anything but when I go home short time later I noticed I had three small whelps on the back of my forearm . Then another on the other forearm then my left wrist. Gradually I have developed this excruciating itchy whelps on my butt creases hands forearms wrists. I have taken a Claritin put a hydrocortisone cream and washed the areas. I am miserable
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Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history of generalized itching, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like Calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroids like Prednisone or Betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history of generalized itching, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like Calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroids like Prednisone or Betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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