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Had Laminectomy Done. Have Parkinson's, Inclusion Body Myositis And Itchy Scalp. Are They Related?
Question: Husband has Parkinsons and also Inclusion Body Myositis. Has pretty constant itchy scalp, but no scalp "conditions", no flaking, etc. Dermatologist said could be related to his bad back --had a laminectomy about 10 years ago--and that the nerve endings on the scalp were "hot". Any suggestions? Ice??
Hello dear,
Thanks for the query.
Itch can be a feature of parkison's also. Even the medicines which he is using can cause itch. Its not necessary that a medicine cause itch or reaction just after starting. This can happen even years later.
Well regarding treatment, ice is a good option as it increases the itch threshold, but problem is you can apply ice just once or twice and the effect is very short lasting.
I would suggest him to try applying some antihistamine cream like doxepin. This will give good result.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
Thanks for the query.
Itch can be a feature of parkison's also. Even the medicines which he is using can cause itch. Its not necessary that a medicine cause itch or reaction just after starting. This can happen even years later.
Well regarding treatment, ice is a good option as it increases the itch threshold, but problem is you can apply ice just once or twice and the effect is very short lasting.
I would suggest him to try applying some antihistamine cream like doxepin. This will give good result.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
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