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Body itching

by Swity, May 02, 2007 12:00AM
My body itches alot especially at night.It started with only the palms and the legs, now it has spread to my entire body.It is severe at night. What could be the problem?
Member Comments (5)

by HelplessHopeful, May 02, 2007 12:00AM
Seeking professional health care is heh best way to adress this. Do you have diabetes? Do you have allergies? You could get a lab test done that includes Blood Counts and Glucose at a lab near you, if no diabetes or infection then you could try some over the counter allergy medicines. If that helps then you have something to take to the doctor if you decide to go.

by tmovchan, Jan 05, 2008 03:29PM
To: HelplessHopeful
My husband is diabetic, type 2. He has a hard time sleeping because he moves around in bed all night. He says that his body feel sensitive and itches. He doesn't have allergies. Does it have something to do with Diabetes? If yes, what is it?

by TT08, Jan 15, 2008 08:57PM
Eczema? i itch every day with red spots ( what they have diagnosed me with eczema) that are on my legs, back,arms, everywhere!!!

by mikey887, Jan 15, 2008 11:18PM
eczema. i promice its that i had the same thing yull grow out of it just keep taking that hydrocourtizone cream and yull be fine
                  
                good luck

by BhumikaMD, Jun 21, 2008 03:54AM
Hi,

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or eczema.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.
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