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What Causes Itchy Skin On Arms, Stomach, Behind Knees And Lower Legs?

I have itchey skin to the point that I scratch myself while sleeping and break the skin. It is only on my arms, stomach, behind my knees and my lower legs. I had cancer with chemo, radiation and blood transfusions 4 years ago. Could this be a side effect? I have tried lotions, benedryl and talked with my oncologist (he said it was all in my head or just dry skin).
posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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This seems autoimmune response condition may be some allergens some time difficult to know this, but this can be well controlled with "Tab Hydroxyzine 10 mg three times in day, emotional stress could be the reason, hope this information helps, take care.
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What Causes Itchy Skin On Arms, Stomach, Behind Knees And Lower Legs?

HI Well come to HCM This seems autoimmune response condition may be some allergens some time difficult to know this, but this can be well controlled with Tab Hydroxyzine 10 mg three times in day, emotional stress could be the reason, hope this information helps, take care.