Acute itching of the skin

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Asked for Female, 67 Years

My wife is having acute itching of the skin problem for about 2 years. Four months ago, she had relief from this problem by taking steroids and Dapson Tabs, prescribed by a dermatologist, but soon thereafter she got several serious complications , and had to be hospitalised for treatment for a fortnight. The physicians who treated her diagnosed her problem as the result of Dapson Syndrome. Now, she is nearly ok, but her itching of the skin problem has reverted with acute ferocity. Meanwhile.

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Dr. Devi Priya Dermatologist 8 yrs exp Chennai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Devi Priya

Dermatologist 8 yrs exp Chennai

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Hai.... Ur wife should be investigated for sugar and thyroid problems.... Second thing she needs diet counseling .... And as a last option skin biopsy can help her to come for a final diagnosis.... One reassurance for u s any skin disease s curable....

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