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What Causes Chronic Itching Problem?

hello dr, i have an itching problem from the past one year i consult 3 doctors ,skin specialist they are telling its because of food only but i can't able to find which food it causing and i'm a south indian girl i didnt take any allergy test can u pls tell me wats the problem .
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to know more about you like:

a. Do you have only itching or itching with rash/hives? b. Where do you get the lesions? c. Do you sweat a lot or do you have dry skin? d. Do you take any medications on regular basis? e. Do you have any other medical conditions?

Above details would help me to guide you better. At present, I would like to make following suggestions to you:

1. Were I treating you, I would suggest you cetirizine in morning and hydroxyzine during evening. They will control itch, but would not treat the cause of itching.

2. If you have dry skin, I would suggest you application of coconut oil or moisturizer immediately after bathing to retain moisture in the skin. This will gradually improve your skin.

3. I would also suggest you supplements like zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E and a multivitamin for 2-3 months. Please make sure your hemoglobin is maintained around 13-14 g%, if not, I would suggest you iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 for 2-3 months.


I would like to mention that apart from allergies, there are other causes for itching also. Based on more information (as asked above), further investigations can be suggested.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish you the best of the health.

Thank you & Regards.
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What Causes Chronic Itching Problem?

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to know more about you like: a. Do you have only itching or itching with rash/hives? b. Where do you get the lesions? c. Do you sweat a lot or do you have dry skin? d. Do you take any medications on regular basis? e. Do you have any other medical conditions? Above details would help me to guide you better. At present, I would like to make following suggestions to you: 1. Were I treating you, I would suggest you cetirizine in morning and hydroxyzine during evening. They will control itch, but would not treat the cause of itching. 2. If you have dry skin, I would suggest you application of coconut oil or moisturizer immediately after bathing to retain moisture in the skin. This will gradually improve your skin. 3. I would also suggest you supplements like zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E and a multivitamin for 2-3 months. Please make sure your hemoglobin is maintained around 13-14 g%, if not, I would suggest you iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 for 2-3 months. I would like to mention that apart from allergies, there are other causes for itching also. Based on more information (as asked above), further investigations can be suggested. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.