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Suggest Treatment For Body Itching When Suffering From Polycythaemia Vera
my husband suffers with polycythaemia vera , has blood taken off every couple weeks but suffers with realy bad itching everytime he showers or washes he has tried tablets + creams off the doctor but nothing seems 2 work would appreciate some advice thank you
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Hello,
Yes, in Polycythemia Vera itching may be difficult to control at times. We cannot give all medications to control itching at a time. So we need to step up gradually.
Your dermatologist probably had given few basic drugs that were not working. Please visit her/him again and inform your concern, so that he/she will definitely add some other treatments to help you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Surajit Gorai
Yes, in Polycythemia Vera itching may be difficult to control at times. We cannot give all medications to control itching at a time. So we need to step up gradually.
Your dermatologist probably had given few basic drugs that were not working. Please visit her/him again and inform your concern, so that he/she will definitely add some other treatments to help you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Surajit Gorai
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