Sir/madam, since 10 days i'm having suffering with itching in lower part of my body, it was too itchy specially in nights. Yesterday night I taken medicine" montair tab" but it was not working well what should I do just now I went to medical shop and bought panderm++ cream i'll put it for night is anything complicated? thank you.

Dr. Sneha Mariam VargheseDermatologist8yrs exp

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Hello hope you are keeping safe 1) I understand your concern. Itching could be of various reasons - urticaria - ezcema - atopic dermatitis - drug allergy - food allergy - fungal infection - folliculitis - seborrheic dermatitis - insect bite reaction - photosensitivity so kindly send a photo of any lesions if present to give the appropriate treatment. 2) if only itching is present, without any rashes it could very well be uritcaria. Here are the few reasons you can develope an itching due to urticaria - dental caries - urinary tract infection - frequent stomach pains - ear infections - any drug intake induced allergy - food allergy -. Allergy to any lotions or other products - any contact allergy you can apply - any emollients for soothing effect in the morning and evening - antihistamines to reduce itching - a non soap cleanser for bath 3) you can do the following investigations if itching persists for more than 3 weeks - complete blood routine - esr - ige levels - dental follow up to rule out caries - urine routine 4) you can avoid these foods for a few days - meat and poultry products - dairy products - fish - pineapple - citrus fruits - nuts and chocolate - eggs - soy and wheat items - any self - suspected food 5) also follow these measures - wear loose, breathable clothesline - do not use strong soaps/ detergents - avoid wet clothes - stay in a cool, well ventilated room - avoid itching to prevent a secondary bacterial skin infection - do not use body scrubbers - do not share personal belongings - sun dry clothes and iron clothes before using to prevent a potential fungal infection for specific treatment and dosage, kindly follow up with me through online consultation so as to guide you through this hope your query is cleared. Thank you and take care.  

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