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Rash On Leg Spread To Whole Body With Itching. History Of Having Knee Replacement Surgery. No Help From Antihistamines, Creams. Guide
Hi, My wife had knee placement surgery in 2010; about 2 months later she developed rash on leg with replacement and later the rash was over many parts of her body. She has been on treatment (anti-histamine, creams, and most recently light treatments in October 2013. Itching and rash continues. Any helpful hints to fix the problem?
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Your might be suffering from scabies infection .Treatment consists of applying Permite 5% 30gm tube after bath, allover the body below neck.Avoid eyes and mouth.T Ivermectin 15gm - only one tablet after meal.T Cetrizine 10mg - one tablet in evening for 10 days.Wash your pillowcover and bedsheet in boiling water.Apply anti-pest spray to bed and mattress.Keep these medicines away from children.
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