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Severe itching of skin

2017-09-11 12:28:48
My father is 90 years old. He has severe itching at the back, neck hands and chest. Applied coconut oil and lactocalamine lotion. Problem not solved. Please help
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Probably Icthyosis.. please send photos of the affected area for proper diagnosis and treatment

Answered2017-09-12 01:47:32

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