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Remedy For Itching After Skin Cancer Surgery?
Question: how to get rid of itching after skin cancer surgery?
Brief Answer:
Take antihistamines, Carbamazepine and Gabapentine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome.
I am Dr.Manjeth Kumar.
If you are my patient, i will prescribe you some antihistamines like cetrizine.
In addition, i will give either Carbamazepine or amitriptyline with gabapentin.
Because it is due to nerve endings problem after your surgery.
I advise you not to scratch the skin.
Regarding the dose consult with your treating doctor.
Hope this helps.
Please do not hesitate to write to write us if you have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take antihistamines, Carbamazepine and Gabapentine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome.
I am Dr.Manjeth Kumar.
If you are my patient, i will prescribe you some antihistamines like cetrizine.
In addition, i will give either Carbamazepine or amitriptyline with gabapentin.
Because it is due to nerve endings problem after your surgery.
I advise you not to scratch the skin.
Regarding the dose consult with your treating doctor.
Hope this helps.
Please do not hesitate to write to write us if you have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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