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Itching On Upper Extremities, Neck And Face. Creams Not Helping. Suggestions?

I am 51yo female in excellent health...strong immune system...5'6" 140# I have been itching on my upper extremities and a little neck and face for over a week not. No Benadryl or anti-itch cream is helping. No Nettle..No Quercetin..the ONLY thing that seems to help and it is temporary is cold water. Haven't changed my diet nor any changes in supplements nor soap or detergent (all perfume free). I've been staying out of the sun the past few days.ther eis no obvious rash or hives..I'm going insane..Do you have any suggestions?
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
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Hi,

You are having severe itching on upper extrimities and neck and face.

Otherwise you are healthy as you said.

There are many causes of generalised itching.

It may be due to xerosis..i.e. dry skin or atopy.

You should go for blood testing to rule out internal diseases..like DM,anaemia,connective tissue diseases,thyroid dysfunction and other endocrinal diseases, renal and hepatic diseases,malignacies , lymphomas and leukamia..etc

If no cause is found, then it may be due to psychological factors..anxiety, psychosis or depression...or idiopathic i. e. without cause.

You avoid tension and worries.

Take dettol liquid water bath.

Moisturise the skin after bath.

Avoid woolen clothes.

Antihistaminics and steroids in tappering dose would be helpful.

You consult dermatologist for firm doagnosis and treatment.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

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Itching On Upper Extremities, Neck And Face. Creams Not Helping. Suggestions?

Hi, You are having severe itching on upper extrimities and neck and face. Otherwise you are healthy as you said. There are many causes of generalised itching. It may be due to xerosis..i.e. dry skin or atopy. You should go for blood testing to rule out internal diseases..like DM,anaemia,connective tissue diseases,thyroid dysfunction and other endocrinal diseases, renal and hepatic diseases,malignacies , lymphomas and leukamia..etc If no cause is found, then it may be due to psychological factors..anxiety, psychosis or depression...or idiopathic i. e. without cause. You avoid tension and worries. Take dettol liquid water bath. Moisturise the skin after bath. Avoid woolen clothes. Antihistaminics and steroids in tappering dose would be helpful. You consult dermatologist for firm doagnosis and treatment. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD