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What Causes Itchiness All Over The Body?

My son has massive itching all over his body. In some areas he had a series of red bumps. Other areas, just itching. Went to a dermatologist who thought it might be scabies. He scraped the bump, but didn t see any active scabies mites. Took the medicine for scabies, but didn t improve noticeably. We think due to an allergic reaction to vyvanse. Is that possible?
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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Hi and welcome to HCM
If your child has been on vyvanse for a while now without previous reactions, it is unlikely that an allergy started suddenly. It would have normally shown up in the beginning itself.
check for bumps in genital area, armpits, between fingers and toes etc
If he was diagnosed with scabies, I would advise another round of treatment , applying permethrin cream all over body overnight (excluding face) and bathing in morning. Clean all clothes an bad linen in hot water and sun dry them.
It is always advised that all affected family members be treated at the same time to prevent transmission again.
Apply a calamine lotion for itching and antihistamine at night.
Also rule out any other allergies like food, dust, pollen, insect bites or any new meds etc
Hope this helps you.
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What Causes Itchiness All Over The Body?

Hi and welcome to HCM If your child has been on vyvanse for a while now without previous reactions, it is unlikely that an allergy started suddenly. It would have normally shown up in the beginning itself. check for bumps in genital area, armpits, between fingers and toes etc If he was diagnosed with scabies, I would advise another round of treatment , applying permethrin cream all over body overnight (excluding face) and bathing in morning. Clean all clothes an bad linen in hot water and sun dry them. It is always advised that all affected family members be treated at the same time to prevent transmission again. Apply a calamine lotion for itching and antihistamine at night. Also rule out any other allergies like food, dust, pollen, insect bites or any new meds etc Hope this helps you.