My uncle is hospitalised with severe skin allergy. His skin has become dark in colour. Had conducted all the test including biopsy. But the tests were all negative. He is having severe itching on his skin. He is undergoing ayurvedic treatment now. But there is no relief. What should we do now.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician33yrs exp

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Your uncle's age need to be told and he may have senile pruritus and need calamine lotion and antihistamines While xerosis is a common cause of pruritus, skin itch can also be caused by age-associated skin changes, such as a decrease in lipids on the skin surface, a reduction in sweat and sebum production, and diminished barrier repair. Certain systemic diseases that cause itching are more common in older patients, such as chronic kidney disease, hepatic dysfunction, and endocrine disorders; infectious etiologies of pruritus, (eg, scabies, lice) are commonly seen among patients living in institutional settings. Another cause of itch among patients living in such environments is artificial air, which can trigger several problems, including dry skin, To help soothe itchy skin, it is recommended that the following tips: Apply a cold, wet cloth or ice pack to the skin that itches. ... Take an oatmeal bath. ... Moisturize your skin. ... Apply topical anesthetics that contain pramoxine. Apply cooling agents, such as menthol or calamine. 

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