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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Aquagenic Puritus
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Aquagenic Puritus
by Mike, Nov 23, 2000 12:00AM
I have been to 3 dermatologists, they have all said I have aquagenic puritus, but they haven't been able to solve the itch. I itch for about 10 minutes after I have showered, then latter in the day after I have been sweating
Is their a cure, or a treatment. I have been looking on the internet. I have read about parisites, could this be a posibility. Please help, i am very tired of itching, I have had this problem for about 3 years now
Thanks Mike
Is their a cure, or a treatment. I have been looking on the internet. I have read about parisites, could this be a posibility. Please help, i am very tired of itching, I have had this problem for about 3 years now
Thanks Mike
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 24, 2000 12:00AM
, Nov 24, 2000 12:00AM
Mike:
I don't know what your other dermatologists suggested, bt the only treatment I know of for your kind of problem is to pretreat with an antihistamine. In other words, 30-60 minutes before shower or exercise, take an antihistamine--Benadryl 25 mg or chlortrimeton 4 mg are over-the-counter, but if these don't work or are too sedating, there are prescription antihistamines like Allegra or Claritin. It's a nuisnace to take these pills, but if they work, it may be worth it. At any rate, I think it's worth a try.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
I don't know what your other dermatologists suggested, bt the only treatment I know of for your kind of problem is to pretreat with an antihistamine. In other words, 30-60 minutes before shower or exercise, take an antihistamine--Benadryl 25 mg or chlortrimeton 4 mg are over-the-counter, but if these don't work or are too sedating, there are prescription antihistamines like Allegra or Claritin. It's a nuisnace to take these pills, but if they work, it may be worth it. At any rate, I think it's worth a try.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by jennifer, Jun 19, 2001 12:00AM
To: Derm ZM.D. ASR
my daugher also has been diagnosed with that. They suggest amedication called "periactin". we haven't tried it yet.
