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uncontrollable itching for 6 months

I have been itching for 6 months my fiance has been doing the same we do not have bed bugs, fleas, or any other bug in our home. I have been taking claritin, and benedryl, they do not work. The only relief we get is soaking in baking soda and that only last for about 15 minutes. We have tried hydrocortizon cream from the doctor this does not work. Can you help us. We also can't sleep very well because of this.
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You should go to a dermatologist and have them rule out scabies.  The fact that both you and your fiancé are experiencing this itch  and having issues with sleep, is highly suspect of scabies. Please google.
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Make sure you don't have a fungal infection of some kind. Steroid cream will feed that sometimes like gasoline poured on a fire.
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