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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Legs In Dengue Patients

My child was diagnosed with dengue 5 days ago. Now fever seems to have gone, but he is unable to sleep because of itching in his legs. What can i do to relieve the itching for now before i can get to the doctor tomorrow? Tried calamine lotion and warm water sponging, but neither helped. He is on montair already, so antihistamines isnt helping, clearly.Regards,Nisha
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having viral exanthem due to dengue.
My treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesions as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Legs In Dengue Patients

Hi. As per your case history you are having viral exanthem due to dengue. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesions as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.