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uncontrollable itchy skin, water blisters, doctors stumped

My aunt has been suffering from uncontrollable itchy skin since nov, 2009. itching is between fingers, forming water blisters. Also creases in arms and legs, arm pits, behind knees, stomach, back;pretty much everywhere except head and face itch with a virtually invisible until being scratched so much they scab. My aunt does not drink or do drugs, so it has nothing to do with drug use or withdrawl. Doctor's have done bloodwork, biopsy, prescribed all sorts of anti-itch pills and creams, none of which seem to offer much relief. the biopsy said it was dermatitus, but now her husband and grandson are having symptoms as well.have been to 2 dermatologists and is proving to be a waste of time and providing no answers. no new products (laundry detergent, soaps, etc.) symptoms are worse at night and 1st thing in the morning, often waking in the middle of the night because the itching gets so bad. was immunized w H1N1 vaccine sometime in october before the itching began. even tried a bath with 1/2 cup of bleach but it only made her skin burn. this has us all stumped and the itch is literally driving them crazy. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi, the probabilities of the itching with rashes are Atopic dermatitis, Contact dermatitis, sweat dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, prickly heat, warts and drug reaction.

Some possibilities of rash with blisters are infected acne vulgaris, bacterial infection, dermatitis etc. blisters are gateways for infection, and so make sure you put antibacterial cream on it twice daily.


Oral anti-histaminics and corticosteroid against prescription, which may help to alleviate these symptoms. Detect the allergen and avoid further exposure. If you are sweating more use loose cotton clothes, drink lot of water, use talc powder etc.

I suggest you to consult a dermatologist. Take care and regards.

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I am suffering from the exact same thing and they said it was scabies yet idk how and nothing they gave me cleared it up. Now my 3 year old son has it and my ex wife only takes him to there pediatrician and he still scratches like crazy. I'm worried and I think we all need help
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My sister is having the same uncontrolable itching.  MDs have not found anything unusual, tests come back normal, has tried every cream, antialergic meds, etc.  Nothing works.  She, too, noticed the itching after getting the H1N1 shot.  Any connection there?
Hope we hear back from others.
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