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What Causes Chronic Itching On The Body?
I have had chronic itching since June. Dermatologist gave me fluocinolone and biopsy shows nothing. This Cream does not work. Allergist thinks it is hives. Says it will go away. I don t think so. In the mean time I cry The itching is driving me crazy. I have itched sores all over. Could I have cancer? What kind of Dr could I go See?
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Sun, 23 Oct 2016
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hello
relax
calm down
anyone else in family having same
what time is itching more
how does it start or increase
keep a watch on your diet or atmosphere
you might be allergic to something which might be increasing it
maintain strict hygiene
plenty of fluids
only clean washed dried cotton clothes
tablet cetrizine or allegra will help reduce itching
calamine lotion will help soothe
change bedding and expose them to direct sun
rule out bed bugs
relax
calm down
anyone else in family having same
what time is itching more
how does it start or increase
keep a watch on your diet or atmosphere
you might be allergic to something which might be increasing it
maintain strict hygiene
plenty of fluids
only clean washed dried cotton clothes
tablet cetrizine or allegra will help reduce itching
calamine lotion will help soothe
change bedding and expose them to direct sun
rule out bed bugs
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