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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching All Over The Body

I have severe itching all over my body. First itches and forms lumps some of the lumps remain even after the itch has gone. The rest disappear with the itching. Also I have noticed white patches appearing near folds of skin like around knees, ankles. Itching is severe first thing in the morning
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain it seems that itching sensation all over the body along with formation of bumps and white patches near the folds on skin can be most probably due to causes like allergic reaction, Contact Dermatitis, hair follicle infection of folliculitis etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist or an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and investigations like blood tests and microscopic examination of the scrapings from white patches can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
As of now you can apply a combination of steroid and antibiotic ointment over the bumps..
Take antihistamines like Allegra or bendryl to relieve itching..
Doing cool compresses and applying calamine lotion can be relieving..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching All Over The Body

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that itching sensation all over the body along with formation of bumps and white patches near the folds on skin can be most probably due to causes like allergic reaction, Contact Dermatitis, hair follicle infection of folliculitis etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist or an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and investigations like blood tests and microscopic examination of the scrapings from white patches can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. As of now you can apply a combination of steroid and antibiotic ointment over the bumps.. Take antihistamines like Allegra or bendryl to relieve itching.. Doing cool compresses and applying calamine lotion can be relieving.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.