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Suffering from itching
My grandfather 85 years suffering from Itching.No other issues. No sugar no BP. Please prescribe some medicine.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from senile pruritus causing itching... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
May be senile xerosis.
Moisturiser is important.
Consult online
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Drink plenty of water
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Use Moisturising soap . Physician opinion.
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Dr. Harshavardhan Gowda H
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Most common cause of itching in elderly is senile xerosis and should rule of other causes of itching coconut oil application and use mild soaps
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For better management consult online with photographs
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
This is senile xerosis seen commonly in old age sure to loss of water content from the skin.use mild soap fir bathing and a medicated moisturiser prescribed by a dermatologist
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Consult me online for further treatment
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Dr. Niraj Jain
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13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need pictures to diagnose the problem, consult me online with pictures for further management
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