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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Sores And Cuts On The Torso

My son is 15. He is scratching his arms/legs and torso so much is causing sores/cuts. He has trouble sleeping because of his itching..This has been occurring for over a week. WE have given him benadryl yesterday, but it does not seem to be working..please advise...as there is no rash..
posted on Sat, 3 Dec 2016
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Hi. As i can understand, your son is having some allergic reaction causing itching. Benadril will not help much. Give antihistamines like lcz once daily for 3 days. It should help
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Sores And Cuts On The Torso

Hi. As i can understand, your son is having some allergic reaction causing itching. Benadril will not help much. Give antihistamines like lcz once daily for 3 days. It should help