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What Causes Severe Dryness And Itching On The Face And Neck?
I am a Male - 44 years. I have dry and itchy body - face and neck is most affected. Condition has been worsening for the last 8 years, as I used to scratch when in office or coming back home. Consulted many skin doctors, who prescribed medicines - without any use. I left my job, to take some rest and to heal myself. Did some breathing exercise and good food. For dryness, I started applying Vaseline lotion, Intensive care, and let it get absorbed in my body for 20 minutes - before I dress up. Now feel better and skin is responding, and skin is lightening. Did add Clop ointment (half a tube in a month on seriously affected areas). Sometimes used to apply potato slices on my face - my sister suggested. 1. Can I use any other ointment in place of Clop, or should I continue and slowly reduce application. 2. Does potato slices really help to reduce dark pigmentation ?
Thu, 3 Jan 2019
Hi,
Well, it can be due to an allergic reaction and dry skin leading to itching sensation. So you need to, first of all, consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and an allergy test can be done to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms.
For now, you should continue applying emollients like Petroleum jelly and along with it, you should drink plenty of water. You can apply Calamine lotion so that it can help in soothing the skin. You can take Levocetirizine if there is too much of itching.
Avoid scratching the skin. Apply aloe vera gel as it can also have a soothing effect over the skin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
Well, it can be due to an allergic reaction and dry skin leading to itching sensation. So you need to, first of all, consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and an allergy test can be done to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms.
For now, you should continue applying emollients like Petroleum jelly and along with it, you should drink plenty of water. You can apply Calamine lotion so that it can help in soothing the skin. You can take Levocetirizine if there is too much of itching.
Avoid scratching the skin. Apply aloe vera gel as it can also have a soothing effect over the skin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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