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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Skin Around The Ankle And Arms

I have had itchy skin for the past 6 months! Started around my ankle and thought it was just a mosquito or spider bite. However it has spread over the months from legs to my arms, back, shoulders, hands and scalp. Have tried all over the counter products plus prescriptions of 2.5% hydrocortisone. All of no help and it s getting worse. Will the sun and ocean water help? Going on a vacation soon and don t know how the 30 degree heat is going to react on my poor skin. Thought of going to a naturopath. What are your thoughts?
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy skin around the ankle and arms which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. It could be due to frictional heat leading to rashes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti allergics medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection. If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Skin Around The Ankle And Arms

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy skin around the ankle and arms which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. It could be due to frictional heat leading to rashes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti allergics medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection. If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari