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How Can Severe Itching Due To Lichen Amyloidosis Be Treated?
I have Lichen Amyloidosis are there any creams out there without side effects that can help aliviate the itch and stop them from reproducing? I have it on both of my legs and calfs. I ve been using shea pure butter seems to help a little but I was hoping that maybe some other inexpensive creams may be out there that I don t know about. Please need advise
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
Hello,
I understand your concern. As you may know, the primary focus of treatment of lichen amyloidosis is the itching, because the scratching is a strong stimulator of cell growth, thus perpetuating and exacerbating the condition.
Practice has shown that the most successful treatment for this condition is topical creams containing menthol, combined with benadryl or any oral antihistaminic (any pharmacist will be able to recommend you one, based on the country you live in). This is both cheap and effective.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the best
I understand your concern. As you may know, the primary focus of treatment of lichen amyloidosis is the itching, because the scratching is a strong stimulator of cell growth, thus perpetuating and exacerbating the condition.
Practice has shown that the most successful treatment for this condition is topical creams containing menthol, combined with benadryl or any oral antihistaminic (any pharmacist will be able to recommend you one, based on the country you live in). This is both cheap and effective.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the best
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