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Generalized Itching. Positive VDRL Test. How To Get Rid Of This?

GOOD EVENING SIR, I AM SUFFERING FROM ITCHING ALL OVER THE BODY AT ANY TIME , VDRL TEST ARE SHOWN POSITIVE FOR SEVERAL YEAR BUT LAST TIME REPUTED PATHOLOGY HAD GIVEN THE NEGETIVE REPORT ON VDRL 3 MONTH BEFORE , TILL NOW I HAVE ITCHING OVER THE BODY THAT S WHY I HAVE MY BLOOD TEST TODAY THE REPORT IS LYMPH . 46% , VDRL POSITIVE . PLZ GET ME THE RID OF THIS . THANK U VERY MUCH
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

Remember, there are many causes of itching.

It may external or internal.

External cause may be irritant or allergen.

Housedust,housedust mite,insects,pollens,grass,wool,perfume,cosmetics,sunrays, water,cool weather or hot weather and so on...

It may be internal..anaemia, thyroid dysfunctions,other endocrinal diseases, DM,HIV,renal diseases,hepatic ddiseases,malignancies, blood diseases,leukamias,
Drugs,psychological disorders..etc

You should consult dermatologist for perfect diagnosis and treatment.

Oral steroids in tappering dose and anti histaminics might improve the itching..

Local soothing lotion like calamine with aloe vera lotion might benefit.

In your case, VDRL test might be false positive, so it has no significance .
I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Generalized Itching. Positive VDRL Test. How To Get Rid Of This?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Remember, there are many causes of itching. It may external or internal. External cause may be irritant or allergen. Housedust,housedust mite,insects,pollens,grass,wool,perfume,cosmetics,sunrays, water,cool weather or hot weather and so on... It may be internal..anaemia, thyroid dysfunctions,other endocrinal diseases, DM,HIV,renal diseases,hepatic ddiseases,malignancies, blood diseases,leukamias, Drugs,psychological disorders..etc You should consult dermatologist for perfect diagnosis and treatment. Oral steroids in tappering dose and anti histaminics might improve the itching.. Local soothing lotion like calamine with aloe vera lotion might benefit. In your case, VDRL test might be false positive, so it has no significance . I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD