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How To Get Rid Of Itching Sensation Due To Sores On Arms, Neck And Back?
Why does my skin itch so bad? I am 68 and have had a problem that just seems to get worse the older I get.
I have sores on my arms and on my back, and sometimes my legs. I itch and then scratch until I have sores.
They develop scabs and they just sit there for weeks and then I pick them and they bleed just like they were fresh sores. It is a never ending cycle and I have seen doctors and I am still in the same condition. I get so tired of it.
Any thoughts on what is going on with me?
I have sores on my arms and on my back, and sometimes my legs. I itch and then scratch until I have sores.
They develop scabs and they just sit there for weeks and then I pick them and they bleed just like they were fresh sores. It is a never ending cycle and I have seen doctors and I am still in the same condition. I get so tired of it.
Any thoughts on what is going on with me?
Thu, 2 Jan 2014
Hello & Welcome to HCM,
The history whatever you are giving is might be any skin infection. please give the duration of problem.Till then you go for blood and patch(skin) test.After that you can get the right diagnosis and treatment.You do not use caustic soap for bathing. Use Neem water for bathing and any gentle lotion (either neem oil or coconut oil)for moisture. Do not dry that portion.Hope you will get the correct advice for your problems.
Thanks & Regards
Dr Soni Verma
Homoeopathic Physician, Psychologist & Life style counselor
The history whatever you are giving is might be any skin infection. please give the duration of problem.Till then you go for blood and patch(skin) test.After that you can get the right diagnosis and treatment.You do not use caustic soap for bathing. Use Neem water for bathing and any gentle lotion (either neem oil or coconut oil)for moisture. Do not dry that portion.Hope you will get the correct advice for your problems.
Thanks & Regards
Dr Soni Verma
Homoeopathic Physician, Psychologist & Life style counselor
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