Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching When Diagnosed With Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma

Posted on Mon, 24 Apr 2017

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Mon, 24 Apr 2017 Answered on

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Question : Extreme itching from CTCL
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Topical steroids

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

You have not mentioned what therapies you have received. If it is a proven CTCL then initially we recommend topical steroids (creams). Some oral antihistamines can be added. If it doesn't control, then ultraviolet radiation can be given.

There are numerous other options if required. I am sure with these the disease as well as itching can be controlled.

Hope this helps.
Regards

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