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Have Itching On Thighs, Shoulders, Sides And Arms. Asked To Stop Scratching And Apply Cream For Scabies. Advise?

I itch all over....mainly inner thighs, shoulders, sides and arms...been to 2 doc's...one said clip my nails and stop scratching (!!!) the other gave me cream for scabbies...neither helped at all. I've changed shampoo, bath soap, laundry detergent, deoderant and I've been using anit-histamines....nothing helps. Please give me a clue.
Sat, 28 Sep 2013
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having fungal infection as these are the common sites to grow fungus.
Apply anti-fungal lotion on affected parts.
Take oral anti-fungal tablets.
There is possibility of having allergy to some internal or external allergens.
Try to find out the allergens and avoid.
Wear cotton wears.
Avoid perspiration and keep affected parts clean and dry.
Ok and take care.
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Homeopath Dr. Mungara Raveendra's  Response
hi i had gone through your query and understand your concerns. i would come up with the possibility of ALLERGY is the cause for your sufferings

-Allergies are defence system over-developed by the body to give warning that its metabolic system is unable to handle a substance in a normal manner.

the possible causes include;

-stress

-.DIGESTIVE INEFFICIENCIES,MINERAL and DIETARY IMBALANCES;intake of toxic materials etc lead to TOXIC LIVER,and cause allergies

-CANDIDA infection is often an important contributing factor in the development of allergies

treatment option;
i advise you taking Homeopathic medicines gives safe and permanent cure for your complaints
consult your local homeopathic physician for correct diagnosis of the case and remedy to fit your complaints
I hope this is helpful for you, thank you          

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Radiologist Dr. Indu Kumar's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

You might be having mild fungal infection of the skin. This requires keeping your skin surface dry and clean after your daily bath. Application of a antifungal cream and powder with antiperspirant will help. Please do not scratch as that can spread the disease. Wearing cotton inner clothes is recommended.

Hope this helps
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Have Itching On Thighs, Shoulders, Sides And Arms. Asked To Stop Scratching And Apply Cream For Scabies. Advise?

Hi, From history it seems that you might be having fungal infection as these are the common sites to grow fungus. Apply anti-fungal lotion on affected parts. Take oral anti-fungal tablets. There is possibility of having allergy to some internal or external allergens. Try to find out the allergens and avoid. Wear cotton wears. Avoid perspiration and keep affected parts clean and dry. Ok and take care.