itchy witchy skin

my husband hs really dry skin that itches constantly, but moreso wen he stressed. we've trited almost evrything from lotions to body washes switcing laundry detergent higher thread count sheats and the list goes on and on including prescriptions an over the counter creams an ointments. he works 7 days a week an dcant eve get a good nights sleep. please help us if u can.
sincereley
lisa
(wife & mother)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to eczema skin which presents as red, dry itchy flaky rash in response to an allergic reaction. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. Your husband can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).But they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Symptoms  can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.