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What Causes Itching In The Arms And Chest?

I have terrible itching on my arms and chest and somewhat my back. I have tried all the over the counter medications and am now on prednisone. I am 68 years old and a female. I am in terrific shape for a woman of my age. Is there any thing I should take or do to stop this itching. There is no itching on my legs or bottom part of my body--on chest, arms and back. You advice is appreciated.
Fri, 3 Nov 2017
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Well, you'd want to look at levels of all the immunological things that can cause itching. Histamine levels. levels of the cells that put out histamine, levels of the hormones that make the cells that put out histamine grow, etc.
each of these have specific treatments that can be used more safely than steroids.
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What Causes Itching In The Arms And Chest?

Well, you d want to look at levels of all the immunological things that can cause itching. Histamine levels. levels of the cells that put out histamine, levels of the hormones that make the cells that put out histamine grow, etc. each of these have specific treatments that can be used more safely than steroids.