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Hi Doctor, My Mother Is 62 Years Old. For The

Posted on Sat, 28 Sep 2019

Question: Hi Doctor,
My mother is 62 years old. For the past one month approx.. she is feeling itch in her body. Initially it was less or less frequent but, now she is feeling this itch very frequently and inspite of resisting she has to scratch it and the skin becomes swollen at that place which subsides after some time.

This is occurring almost in full body. Please suggest what could be the cause and what shall she do in this case. Thanks.

Regards,
Ankur XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

IS your mother a Diabetic ?
Is she on any medications daily ?

Do you see any rashes over the itchy spots ?
Has she tried any medications ?

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (10 hours later)

Hi Doctor,
Here are the replies:

IS your mother a Diabetic ? - No
Is she on any medications daily ? - No

Do you see any rashes over the itchy spots ? - not initially but when she scratches them, then rashes appear

Has she tried any medications ? - She tried cetirizine once or twice after this itch happened

Regards,
Ankur

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Moisturizer

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Owing to the season , I believe it could be seasonal dry skin.

Applying moisturizer would help, aloe vera based lotions are better.

Can take Tab Cetrizine whenever the itching is too much.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar