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What Causes Severe Itching On Face?
Question: lots of itching on both sides of the face. if you wish I can send the pic. please help me
Brief Answer:
lichen planus or fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I have reviewed the pictures.
The lesion seems to lichen planus or fungal infection. Both are similar and very itchy.
However, the treatment is different.
I will suggest you to get examined by a dermatologist and get appropriate treatment.
In the meantime,you can take allegra or certrizine to get relief from itching.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
lichen planus or fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I have reviewed the pictures.
The lesion seems to lichen planus or fungal infection. Both are similar and very itchy.
However, the treatment is different.
I will suggest you to get examined by a dermatologist and get appropriate treatment.
In the meantime,you can take allegra or certrizine to get relief from itching.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
Answered : 5064 Questions
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