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Itching all over stomach and chest
Hi, this is for my mom. She is in so much problem because of itching. When winter starts she starts itching all over her stomach and chest area. Please tell me medicine or anything asap.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this itching... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Firstly is it just itching or does it rash after itching ? And for how long the itch lasts ?She can apply coconut oil after taking bath with lukewarm water .Further topicals need to be used and for that consult online
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Dr. Nilesh Goyal
Dermatologist
33 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi... This looks like dry skin eczema or asteatotic eczema... Ask her to reduce the temperature of her bathing water. Apply lots of moisturizer cream twice daily ...like Ceratop or Biosilk cream. If you still need further advise them contact me via Juvenis Clinic for a video consultation.
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some medications may also lead to dry skin. these may need reviewing...
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