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What Causes Persistent Itching On The Back Despite Taking Prednisone?

I had itching from the inside out and started scratching. I originally had it near my belly button (yeast). It continued to itch and was on my abs, waist, back, arms and thigh tops. I went to see a Derm and she prescribed Ivermectin 3 mg with Prednisone 10mg. My itching has lessened a lot but my back still itches. I can t think of having scabbies, and she noted an allergic reaction to shampoo. What are your thoughts? Could yeast be the culprit? Thanks!
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
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Hi,

You can apply low potency steroid like Betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician


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What Causes Persistent Itching On The Back Despite Taking Prednisone?

Hi, You can apply low potency steroid like Betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician