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What To Do For Itching All Over The Body?

My 90 year old aunt complains of being very itchy all over and she scratches herself raw. We've used Vaseline Intensive Care, but it's not very effective. We've moved on to Aveeno for itch relief, and it's better, but not great. I was thinking about Calamine Lotion but don't know if it can be used daily? She doesn't have allergies to the ingredients. And I also wondered whether the Calamine can be mixed with another lotion for daily use. Thank you.
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Hi, welcome to Health care magic forum.
The causes for itching in the old age may be scabies, eczema, psoriasis, or lichen planus or utricaria.
I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms levocitrizine, montelekast, grisofulvin, and penicillin V, and permithrine soap, and ointment for local use.
I also advise you to avoid the things which are allergic to her, they may be fish, prawns, clothes, wool etc.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.thank you.
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What To Do For Itching All Over The Body?

Hi, welcome to Health care magic forum. The causes for itching in the old age may be scabies, eczema, psoriasis, or lichen planus or utricaria. I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms levocitrizine, montelekast, grisofulvin, and penicillin V, and permithrine soap, and ointment for local use. I also advise you to avoid the things which are allergic to her, they may be fish, prawns, clothes, wool etc. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.thank you.