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Question: itching
| confusedpatient
- Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:47 am |
I am 16 male, and a few nights ago I started to Itch. it would start small with a little bumb then weather I stratch or not, it would become bigger the size of my palm. it is usually locates on my back, my legs, aroud my wais, and my arms. I only seem to Itch at night and I think my brother has it too. I took some alkaseltzer cold and Cough medicine which contains Chlorpheniramine maleate and it seem to help.
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| Dr. Safaa Mahmoud
- Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:31 am |
 Hello,
This is more likey to be Hives.
-Hives is a skin reaction to an allergen, medicine or infection. They may also occur in very nervous people. The lesions are in the form of raised, red, Itchy areas of the skin (red bumps) that may be present anywhere on the face or body.
Spontaneous recovery is usual but it may last from a few hours to several weeks or months.
Of importance, identification of the cause for proper treatment and avoidance whether allergen or medicine.
Antihistamines are the main treatment for hives to reduce the allergic response. The proper dose and treatment schedule is prescribed by specialized Doctor for optimum treatment response. Improvement usually starts few days after starting adequate therapy.
Other causes to be excluded are:
-Dermatitis:Dermatitis is referred to different types of skin rashes that are caused by infections, allergies, and irritants.
-Fungal infections
Consultation of your Doctor is essential.
Best regards.
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