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What Causes Severe Itching On Back?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015
Question: i get this on my back back it itcys really bad then it disapears comes back in the same place
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely fungal infection Tinea versicolor.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking Health care magic forum.

I have gone through your query.Your problem is most likely due to fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.For such condition in my patients I treat with ketoconazole lotion for local application and fluconazole weekly once for one month to stop recurrence.

There are also over the counter lotions which contains miconazole or clotrimazole or terbinafine which is helpful also.Even ketoconazole soap or powder also available over the counter.

Hope this may help you.Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Severe Itching On Back?

Brief Answer: Most likely fungal infection Tinea versicolor. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking Health care magic forum. I have gone through your query.Your problem is most likely due to fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.For such condition in my patients I treat with ketoconazole lotion for local application and fluconazole weekly once for one month to stop recurrence. There are also over the counter lotions which contains miconazole or clotrimazole or terbinafine which is helpful also.Even ketoconazole soap or powder also available over the counter. Hope this may help you.Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.