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Suggest Treatment For Pruritis
My husband has long suffered from overall pruritis to the point that it interrupts his sleep and drives him crazy. We have tried all kinds of creams and lotions and a dermatology assessment eliminated infection, fungal or bacterial...He did have BCB treatment for bladder cancer several years ado and I wonder if this is a rare side effect. At any rate, a solution is something we are always seeking. Any ideas?
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your case history of generalized itching, my treatment advice is:
1. Don't scratch the skin 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 levocetirizine twice daily for 7 to 10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid, hydroxyzine taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
As per your case history of generalized itching, my treatment advice is:
1. Don't scratch the skin 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 levocetirizine twice daily for 7 to 10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid, hydroxyzine taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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