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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Skin In An Elderly Person
My grandma is 103 years old. She s been having itchy skin for the last few years ( I heard this condition is very common due to old age). She s gone to specialists and dermatologists, but none of their prescriptions worked! I heard she s been using cetaphil and it moisturizes her skin for a short while ( still not strong enough for her skin). She has a very thin skin and her skin cannot produces moisturize). Could you recommend a better medicine to relief her itchy skin?(especially around her scalp). Thank you very much
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
Hi
Thanks for the query.
Going by the history, it looks as if she has dry skin.
Use a good moisturising agent for the same.
As for the itchy skin, temporary use of antihistaminic medicines would be helpful.
It would be better if you see a dermatologist for expert opinion.
Thank you.
Thanks for the query.
Going by the history, it looks as if she has dry skin.
Use a good moisturising agent for the same.
As for the itchy skin, temporary use of antihistaminic medicines would be helpful.
It would be better if you see a dermatologist for expert opinion.
Thank you.
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