
Is Itching Over My Back,shoulders And Lower Legs Be Caused By A Prescription I Am Taking?

Question: I have developed an itch -- covers my back, shoulders upper arms and lower legs. I use an itching cream and Eucerin, Calming C ream, altenateely, seveeral times a day. BUT - there is no relievving the condition -- after about 6 weeks. Can this be caused by a prescription I am taking? Is it simply topical? Any opinion?
Brief Answer:
Drug eruption
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
There is a possibility of drug eruption.
Drug reactions usually present in a way similar to mentioned by you.
I would like to know, what prescription you are taking.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
For now take an anti histamine tablet.
This will give relief from itch.
Thank you
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