
What Causes Itching On Chest And Different Parts Of The Body?

Question: I have been getting scratching like on my chest and sometimes on other part of the body. It just appears.
Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for the query.
It might be acute urticaria, an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with oral antihistamine and a topical steroid cream like Mometasone to be applied twice a day.
It is Safe and effective.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for the query.
It might be acute urticaria, an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with oral antihistamine and a topical steroid cream like Mometasone to be applied twice a day.
It is Safe and effective.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee


Thanks. Is there an alternative natural cream I could use. I have strong reaction to pharmaceutical drugs. Also could the allergic from lotion or soap. Thanks.
Natural anthistamine will be great
Natural anthistamine will be great
Brief Answer:
Calamine
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Calamine lotion in morning and aloevera based cream in night should be helpful to you.
Try these and let me know .
Thank you
Calamine
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Calamine lotion in morning and aloevera based cream in night should be helpful to you.
Try these and let me know .
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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