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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Boils On The Chest

Dear Sir, My husband had a boils and itching problem in under arms and chest. After consulting a doctor he took Momentasone+Fusidic acid combination cream along with Atarex and Amoclav tablets. After this course his boils are cured. In subsequent follow-up visit, doctor told us to use LS dew soap and dusting powder Absorbant and Fudic cream to cure rest of the boils remained. Now he is fine and does not have boils, However he has a itching problem on chest. May be due to sweating problem or what he cant even sleep at night due to it. also skin become dark and thick in that area. he took atarex but could not effective in itching at night again doctor has told to stop using that dusting powder and Fudic cream as skin becomes dry by using powder thick due constant itching on that and suggested HHzole cream and Nutex tablet. However, after taking its first dose, it does not have any effect on itching. Also we dont understand why doctor has given Nutex and HHzole cream though she said my husband does not have fungal infection. Kindly suggest for this itching problem
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
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Hi,

It may be irritant or allergic contact dermatitis most probably. Consult the expert dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. There may be some irritants or allergens responsible for the disease. Give him antihistaminics like Desloratadine thrice a day.

Give him oral steroids in tapering dose after contacting your doctor. Apply mild steroid cream on the affected parts. Avoid contact with suspected allergens or irritants...like soap, wool, house dust, detergents, house dust mites, pollens, grass, perfume, deodorant, etc.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Boils On The Chest

Hi, It may be irritant or allergic contact dermatitis most probably. Consult the expert dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. There may be some irritants or allergens responsible for the disease. Give him antihistaminics like Desloratadine thrice a day. Give him oral steroids in tapering dose after contacting your doctor. Apply mild steroid cream on the affected parts. Avoid contact with suspected allergens or irritants...like soap, wool, house dust, detergents, house dust mites, pollens, grass, perfume, deodorant, etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist