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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes Caused By Wearing Cotton Fabrics

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Posted on Thu, 28 May 2015
Question: why do I get itchy when i wear cotton shirts or t shirts?I don't get a rash just itchy.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Cotton allergy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

Thanks for writing.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read you question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.

Your symptoms , and their correlation with specific type of clothes signifies tells me that you have allergy to cotton.

You will have to do a few things for it.

1) You will have to avoid cotton.

2) If you wanna wear it, wear another type of cloth under it.

3) When you have this issue of itching you can take tablet citerizine 10mg.

Here i would like to mention that allergies are with life and they can be controlled but they can be seldom gotten rid of.

So Just take preventive measures first







I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussion

Regrads.



Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)

Resident M.D.
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes Caused By Wearing Cotton Fabrics

Brief Answer: Cotton allergy Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic. Thanks for writing. I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read you question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible. Your symptoms , and their correlation with specific type of clothes signifies tells me that you have allergy to cotton. You will have to do a few things for it. 1) You will have to avoid cotton. 2) If you wanna wear it, wear another type of cloth under it. 3) When you have this issue of itching you can take tablet citerizine 10mg. Here i would like to mention that allergies are with life and they can be controlled but they can be seldom gotten rid of. So Just take preventive measures first I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussion Regrads. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician) Resident M.D.