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What Causes Persistent Itchiness In The Body?

Hi sir my son is 3 years 7 months old and he is having itching for the past two weeks and I took him to the doctor and she diagnoised it might be scabies and also have given a lotion which I applied on wed and no difference in him and it is still spreading over his body can u help me out with this
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain persistent itchiness over the body can be due to causes like:
-Any bug or insect bite that was toxic enough to cause generalized allergic reaction..
-It can also be due to Mite infestation causing Scabies..

I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests and microscopic examination of the scrapings from bumps can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

In case if it is an allergic reaction anti allergics like Allegra or benadryl, steroids and also injection of steroid for faster resolution along with steroid ointment and cool compresses over red bumps can help..

In case of Scabies oral Ivermectin and topical Premethrin lotion can help in relief..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Persistent Itchiness In The Body?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain persistent itchiness over the body can be due to causes like: -Any bug or insect bite that was toxic enough to cause generalized allergic reaction.. -It can also be due to Mite infestation causing Scabies.. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests and microscopic examination of the scrapings from bumps can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. In case if it is an allergic reaction anti allergics like Allegra or benadryl, steroids and also injection of steroid for faster resolution along with steroid ointment and cool compresses over red bumps can help.. In case of Scabies oral Ivermectin and topical Premethrin lotion can help in relief.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.