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What Causes Itching On Waist And Back?
Question: Hi Doctor, I just started having a very bad itch on my right side just above my waist, a little more towards my belly and just a little behind my back, the most sever itchiness is above my waist. I have no rash what so ever, it will only get red if I start scratching. the more I scratch the more it itches. I'm a little scared as I had Varicella a couple weeks ago, I wonder If it may have something to do. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
VariZIG, anti histamines ( desloratidine, levocetirizine )
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Varicella usually takes its time and is self limiting. Recent recommendations show that varicella-zoster immune globulin (VariZIG) can be given to reduce the severity of VZV infection within 8 to 10 days of the infection at maximum.
The itching is most likely not related to the varicella episode , it could be due to a local contact dermatitis, urticarial or eczema. You may take Desloratidine and levocetirizine 6 hours apart to see for improvement. Change your clothes and take a bath. Apply a lubricant eg petroleum jelly to the affected area. If the itching persists please consult your doctor to have a better look at it.
Adults at increased risk for complications can use the following regimen in consult with a doctor •Acyclovir 800 mg PO 5 times daily x 5-7 days
Antivirals decrease the duration of symptoms and the chances of postherpetic neuralgia, especially if initiated within 2 days of the onset of rash. Oral acyclovir may be prescribed in otherwise healthy patients who have typical cases.
Let me know if you have any query
wishing you best of health
thanks
VariZIG, anti histamines ( desloratidine, levocetirizine )
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Varicella usually takes its time and is self limiting. Recent recommendations show that varicella-zoster immune globulin (VariZIG) can be given to reduce the severity of VZV infection within 8 to 10 days of the infection at maximum.
The itching is most likely not related to the varicella episode , it could be due to a local contact dermatitis, urticarial or eczema. You may take Desloratidine and levocetirizine 6 hours apart to see for improvement. Change your clothes and take a bath. Apply a lubricant eg petroleum jelly to the affected area. If the itching persists please consult your doctor to have a better look at it.
Adults at increased risk for complications can use the following regimen in consult with a doctor •Acyclovir 800 mg PO 5 times daily x 5-7 days
Antivirals decrease the duration of symptoms and the chances of postherpetic neuralgia, especially if initiated within 2 days of the onset of rash. Oral acyclovir may be prescribed in otherwise healthy patients who have typical cases.
Let me know if you have any query
wishing you best of health
thanks
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