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What Causes Itching On The Arms And Legs?

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Posted on Tue, 18 Apr 2017
Question: My neck was itchy about 4 days ago. It still itches and is red. Now my legs and arms also itch. Benedryl doesnt help. What do i do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Contact dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed contact dermatitis.
It is an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like cortisone to be applied twice daily for a week.
You can continue taking benadryl.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management..
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
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What Causes Itching On The Arms And Legs?

Brief Answer: Contact dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Probably you have developed contact dermatitis. It is an allergic reaction. I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like cortisone to be applied twice daily for a week. You can continue taking benadryl. If possible upload a photograph of the involved area. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.. Waiting for your response. Thank you.