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What Causes Recurrent Itching Sensation On The Back?

Hi.. Female..61 today! Very healthy. I have an itch on my back..left upper side, specific spot. It comes and goes, feels like it is on inside of skin. Last 2 weeks it is constant. I thought maybe it was shingles, thought a shingles shot would get rid of it, it itches all the time now. A little red now due to constant itching, but nothing else on outside if skin.
posted on Wed, 8 Nov 2017
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Hello,

As per your case history of itching on back, my treatment advice is:

1. Do not squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like Fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetirizine twice daily for 7 to 10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

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

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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What Causes Recurrent Itching Sensation On The Back?

Hello, As per your case history of itching on back, my treatment advice is: 1. Do not squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like Fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetirizine twice daily for 7 to 10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech