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Itching Below And Between Breasts. On Prednisone, Aspirin, Namenda, Donepezil, Alendronate Sodium Etc. Started With Cortisone 10. Any Other Remedy?

my mother just started itching below and between her breasts and has it raw.

she takes prednisone, low dose aspirin, namenda, donepezil, alendronate sodium,
levothyroxine, zetia, centrum, citracal and b-12(2500 mcg).

she was prescribed desoximetasone then we purchased cortisone 10 and started it
today. any thing that she might try if this does not work?
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
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Has localised fungal infection been ruled out?A local antifungal cream like Clotrimazole may help clear the itching.Your doctor may use oral antifungals and antibiotics too if required.keeping the area dry is essential.Oral antihistamines like benadryl may help.
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Itching Below And Between Breasts. On Prednisone, Aspirin, Namenda, Donepezil, Alendronate Sodium Etc. Started With Cortisone 10. Any Other Remedy?

Has localised fungal infection been ruled out?A local antifungal cream like Clotrimazole may help clear the itching.Your doctor may use oral antifungals and antibiotics too if required.keeping the area dry is essential.Oral antihistamines like benadryl may help.