Hello,
Thank you for asking at HCM.
I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:
1. Itching is not a disease but it is a symptom of some disorder. So it is important to identify the disorder causing itching to you.
2. Usually itching is caused by causes like
dry skin (most common cause in adults),
diabetes mellitus,
urticaria, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, liver disorders, etc.
3. So I would like to know more about you before suggesting investigations. Detailed information about you would guide me to think about some particular condition/s.
4. If without clue, usually I suggest my patients some basic investigations like complete blood counts, random blood sugar, urine and stool examination, serum SGPT, serum proteins, etc. Sometimes they can give clue towards possible condition.
5. At present, I would suggest you to take an antihistamine like cetirizine or
levocetirizine for symptom relief from itching.
6. For dry skin, I would suggest you regular application of lotion like calamine or some moisturizing cream immediately after bathing.
7. Please do not scratch the itchy areas as scratching would aggravate itching.
8. Please avoid tight fitting or woolen clothes as they irritate skin. For patients with itching, loose fitting, cotton clothes are best in my opinion.
9. I usually also suggest my patients a good multivitamin-multimineral supplement containing especially vitamin D,
vitamin A,
vitamin E, zinc,
selenium and essential fatty acids. These supplements may help to improve skin.
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 ahead.
Thank you & Regards.