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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Itchiness All Over The Body

i have continous itching all over the body including my scalp and groin area. I have been using levocet-m/lazine-m till last month since the past 4-5 months. Each time i stop using the medicine my itchiness returns..I have a pet dog at home. I have had anaphylatic reactions in the past. I am allergic to wheat. Is there any permanent solution to cure my itchiness??
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain recurring itchiness all over the body including scalp and groin that is reduced with anti allergics like Levocetrizine and also having a history of allergic reaction to wheat..

As you also have a pet dog at home itchiness can be due to allergic reaction or Contact Dermatitis with animal danders..

For a permanent cure you first of all need a thorough evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, Food Challenge test etc..
Once the exact cause of the allergic reaction is ruled out and you know the thing that is causing allergy, avoiding exposure to the allergen and eliminating it from your environment can help in preventing recurring symptoms..

In case if you still get exposed accidentally anti allergics like Levocetrizine has to be taken..

The Allergist can also advise you Immunotherapy that will be instilled gradually over the period of time and will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergy symptoms..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Itchiness All Over The Body

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain recurring itchiness all over the body including scalp and groin that is reduced with anti allergics like Levocetrizine and also having a history of allergic reaction to wheat.. As you also have a pet dog at home itchiness can be due to allergic reaction or Contact Dermatitis with animal danders.. For a permanent cure you first of all need a thorough evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, Food Challenge test etc.. Once the exact cause of the allergic reaction is ruled out and you know the thing that is causing allergy, avoiding exposure to the allergen and eliminating it from your environment can help in preventing recurring symptoms.. In case if you still get exposed accidentally anti allergics like Levocetrizine has to be taken.. The Allergist can also advise you Immunotherapy that will be instilled gradually over the period of time and will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergy symptoms.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.