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Itching in body
My wife is suffering from intense itching from last 10 days.
She itches usually at night and itching is so intense that her skin becomes red, it appears that blood will come out from body.
Mostly she itches around her chest area.
We want to consultant a doctor and want the reason of intense itching.
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Must be scabies from the history but detailed history and examination needs to be done before starting your wife on any treatment
Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas
Also detailed medical history needs to be assessed
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Avoid any OTC topicals
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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this itching. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Hi there fellow Bengalurean
Itch can be for various reasons.
Going by your clearly chronicled history a simple solution is probably in order.
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Permite cream used head to toe and left overnight may do the job together with an antihistamine like Allegra 180 taken once daily post dinner.
a prescription based treatment is always best.
Godspeed 🙌
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The history of intense itching especially at night, with redness and excoriation, is highly suggestive of scabies (a mite infestation). It commonly affects areas like chest, waistline, between fingers, and worsens at night.
Other possibilities (less likely based on history): allergic dermatitis or fungal infection, but night-time itching strongly points toward scabies.
Next Steps:
• Take an antihistamine (like levocetirizine) at night for itching
• All close contacts (family members) should be treated simultaneously, even if no symptoms
• Wash clothes, bedsheets, towels in hot water and dry in sun
Helpful Tips / Word of Caution:
• Itching may continue for 2–3 weeks even after treatment (normal)
• Do NOT use steroid creams randomly → can worsen condition
• Keep nails short to avoid skin injury/infection
• Avoid sharing clothes/towels
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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