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I have an itching sensation on my back which drives me crazy needing to constantly scratch. I often have areas on my arms which feels like a burning under the skin. I suffer from Rosacea on my face. Could this be something similar. I use a sensitive washing detergent in my washing machine and use moisturing soap and Pinesarsol to bathe.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic itching on the back which seems to be due to hair follicle infection by bacteria and as sebaceous glands are abundant there so clogging of skin pores by bacteria, debris and dead decaying substances. It could be due to underlying systemic pathology. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain cleanliness of area and keep it dry. You should take diet rich in multivitamins and apply betnovate cream 2-3 times a day. You should apply topical antibacterial ointment mupirocin on it. Avoid touching or pricking it. You should apply vitamin E Oil at night as well. Wear loose clothes. Take oral antibiotic course as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Chronic Itching On The Back?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic itching on the back which seems to be due to hair follicle infection by bacteria and as sebaceous glands are abundant there so clogging of skin pores by bacteria, debris and dead decaying substances. It could be due to underlying systemic pathology. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain cleanliness of area and keep it dry. You should take diet rich in multivitamins and apply betnovate cream 2-3 times a day. You should apply topical antibacterial ointment mupirocin on it. Avoid touching or pricking it. You should apply vitamin E Oil at night as well. Wear loose clothes. Take oral antibiotic course as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari