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What Causes Severe Itching All Over Body Leading To Welts Upon Scratching?

I have severe itching, the medications that I currently take I have been on for several years. The itching is all over and if I scratch it creates red welts or splotches. My current meds are MS contin 15mg 1xd, clebrex 200 mg 1xd, omeprasole 40mg sxd, levoxyl .112 mg 1xd and Amitriptyline 100mg 1xd.
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe itching all over body leading to welts upon scratching which is due to allergic reaction of body to allergen due to poor and compromised immunity of body and increased susceptibility of getting infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply cream rich in Azelaic acid or Kojic acid. You should apply corticosteroid ointment over itching. You should wear loose clothes and avoid touching or pricking welts with any sharp object. You should use medicated sunscreen such as Tancare rich in SPF 30. You can visit dermatologist once and can go for chemical peeling or micro abrasion if your symptoms not resolving. Take supplements rich in vitamin C. Avoid applying any hard cosmetics on face.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Itching All Over Body Leading To Welts Upon Scratching?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe itching all over body leading to welts upon scratching which is due to allergic reaction of body to allergen due to poor and compromised immunity of body and increased susceptibility of getting infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply cream rich in Azelaic acid or Kojic acid. You should apply corticosteroid ointment over itching. You should wear loose clothes and avoid touching or pricking welts with any sharp object. You should use medicated sunscreen such as Tancare rich in SPF 30. You can visit dermatologist once and can go for chemical peeling or micro abrasion if your symptoms not resolving. Take supplements rich in vitamin C. Avoid applying any hard cosmetics on face. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari