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Taken Steroid And Antihistamine For Itching. Have Dry And Scaly Patch On Hip. Worried
Hello, I have been itching for almost 3 weeks. My 3 year old had hand foot and mouth, but seems like I had all the symptoms. Been on 6 day steroid pack, antihistamines but still itching. Looks like/feels like mosquito bites. , but I have a dry patch on my hip, that is scaly... Have appt with allergy doc next week. What do you think? I'm worried.
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Hi, it appears that you have a fungal infection, or an allergy to certain food, or clothes, soap, etc.
I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis for diagnosis and treatment. Try to avoid certain foods which are found to increase the itching. Thank you.
I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis for diagnosis and treatment. Try to avoid certain foods which are found to increase the itching. Thank you.
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THe patch may be a fungal infection/Psoriasis/Sebboheric Dermatitis/Eczema or atopic dermatitis.You need to see a Dermatologist apart from a Allergist for this.
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