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What Causes Severe Itching In The Buttocks On The Left Side?

I have a severe itching on my a portion of my left leg, buttocks and hip area, but there are no eruption of rashes.It started about 2 weeks ago and I complain to my doctor, who gave me hydrocortisone cream. I am applying it but the itching won t stop. I gave birth 2 months ago. What could possibly cause the itching and want can I do to stop it.Thanks for the help.
Wed, 5 Jul 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Itching symptom what you are experiencing could be due to fungal infection of the skin.
Kindly apply Clotrimazole cream over the affected area. Take Tablet.Levocetirizine once a day along with it. Apply moisturizer cream over the area at bedtime.
Use medicated soap while taking bath.
Gradually, your symptoms should subside and you should feel better.
Hope the information provided helps.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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What Causes Severe Itching In The Buttocks On The Left Side?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Itching symptom what you are experiencing could be due to fungal infection of the skin. Kindly apply Clotrimazole cream over the affected area. Take Tablet.Levocetirizine once a day along with it. Apply moisturizer cream over the area at bedtime. Use medicated soap while taking bath. Gradually, your symptoms should subside and you should feel better. Hope the information provided helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.