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Itching all over the body
My 65 year old mother conplainting itching all over body specially stomach,thigh,waist region, i have given her antihistamines which gives temp relief, but its nt completely resolved yet she is chronic alcoholic..but stopped drinking since 5-6 month.
She is nt diabetic ,her bp is normal.
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It's Fungus infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation
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Does the itching aggravate at night ? Have you checked her liver and kidney function tests ? I would require to ask few things before coming to a diagnosis.
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Dr. Radhika V. Kaujalgi
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Itching in old age could be due to xerosis stress liver and kidney disorders. Do take a proper consultation to treat the same.
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