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What Causes Itchiness All Over Body?

I have an itch that has been going on for 3 to 4 month, at first I thought it was hard water. After a shower my skin feels like its on fire. I now apply a itch lotion and patrolium all over my body, from my head to my feet. After applying lotion my body itch real bad for a while then it let up. Then every minute something will itch my hands, head, arms thighs, the face real bad.
posted on Sat, 30 May 2015
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Hello,

Itchiness all over the body commonly occurs due to allergy, contact dermatitis, scabies, psoriasis, insect bites or hives / shingles, etc. You are suggested to take antihistamines to reduce the symptoms. Take care of your hygiene, wash all your clothes, bed sheets and bedding in hot water frequently. After a bath, apply hydrocortisone ointment / cream on the area affected to control itching.

If sexually active avoid sex for a couple of days. You can apply Ascabiol lotion on the area affected leave it for 30 minutes and take a shower. You should get relief. You can repeat the process again after 15 days. However, you should get clinically examined by a dermatologist to rule out skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, shingles, etc. You will have to get STD tests and few other tests for a detailed diagnosis.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Itchiness All Over Body?

Hello, Itchiness all over the body commonly occurs due to allergy, contact dermatitis, scabies, psoriasis, insect bites or hives / shingles, etc. You are suggested to take antihistamines to reduce the symptoms. Take care of your hygiene, wash all your clothes, bed sheets and bedding in hot water frequently. After a bath, apply hydrocortisone ointment / cream on the area affected to control itching. If sexually active avoid sex for a couple of days. You can apply Ascabiol lotion on the area affected leave it for 30 minutes and take a shower. You should get relief. You can repeat the process again after 15 days. However, you should get clinically examined by a dermatologist to rule out skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, shingles, etc. You will have to get STD tests and few other tests for a detailed diagnosis. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician