Conditions
Pruritis
All over itching is all over irritating and could have any one of a number of explanations. It might be caused by an allergy to food, cosmetics, metals or fabric dyes, or it could be down to an infection like thrush, athlete’s foot or chickenpox or possibly even an insect bite like that from head lice. A skin disease can sometimes explain the itching, such as dry skin, eczema or hives – or it might be caused by a hormonal change such as pregnancy or the menopause. Failing all else it could be a symptom of an underlying systematic disease like diabetes, Hodgkin’s disease or anemia. To put it plainly, whatever the cause, it might be a while before you are able to diagnose it and find the exact treatment you need. Working with your doctor to eliminate possible culprits and to experiment with different creams and ointments should hopefully lead you towards a solution, until then get someone to tape some boxing gloves to your hand – scratching never helps!
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Hi I've had an itch for about 5 years now aroung my scrotum worse in the underneath sides but all around! I've been to doctors and have been tryed on allsorts of hydrocortozone, antifingal and many other creams, i've tryed powders, sprays and as many other creams i can find nothing works only temporaraly! Tryed wearing no underwear, changing washing liquids you name it i've tryed it! Seems there is no cure but any different ideas i would try anything. p.s went to bure clinic lots of times and have no std's.
Have had the same problem for several years now around the same areas you describe but can erupt anywhere else from armpits,back,arms,legs,belly ,hands,fingers and toes. Amazingly it can happen in symetrical form eg...2 big toes or both calves been using canesten cream in a blue tube not red.Aqua cream for showering and a emollient ointment to moisturise but all to no avail.The itching around the genitals especially the scrotum is sometimes embarrassing as it is so intense you just have to scratch or more to the point squeeze the skin between the fingers.My scrotum also become very and is more like a prune,do you suffer like this.
I have three irritating itches & had them a few months now My right nipple, just the nipple & not the rest of my breast Around the entrance of my vagina & my anus Any suggestions?!?
Hi I have a red rash on my face that when I wake in the morning it looks like its flaking off and is embarrassing also a rash on thighs also the same but more patchy. Tried several creams. Please can anyone through any light on this depressing condition ?
I have had a quite intense itch inside and around my vagina the past few days there is no redness or unusual changes in the skin just bad itching? Im only 16 and use a condom when having sex what could it be?
I have an itchy left breast, the whole surface not really the nipple. There are no obvious signs of skin irritation, I've tried creams including antiseptic. I've tried different bras and no bra. But its the same. I can not feel and lumps or abnormalities. What could it be?
Hi i have had a itching around the outside of my vagina and my inner thighs it feels like a rash and its been going on for about 3months can you help me with what it is
Hi for many years I have had really bad itching underneath my testicles and too embarrassed to speak to a doctor, and within the last month I have developed a really itchy bottom too on the outside of the anus and slightly inside and the top of the bottom too. I have an ongoing hemorrhoid problem too and wonder if it is all linked some how. the hemorrhoids can be internal or external but only intermittent but the itching is constant now..anyone got any ideas?
I have a skin problem the skin on my face peels off and looks like scales I also get dry,red itchy skin on other parts of my body mainly my hands and face. I need a cure to my problem as it is really starting to affect my life and me as a person I have been to hospital several times about this but they can't seem to put there finger on what it actually is. Please help!
Hi, I am writing this for my Dad and he has this itchy skin problem all over his body from last year and tried various treatments but there is no change and would like to ask if there is anything you could suggest. He lives in India He so fed up with this and I thought about you for help. I have asked him to send me the photos and all the ointments etc he has used and would send you all this. If there is anything you could suggest would be appreciated. Greesh
I have been having problems with my hands for some years now. It usually starts when I go on holiday to a warmer climate. It starts off with small itchy blisters in between my fingers and spreads to the palms of my hands. The blisters then dry up and turn into hacks and then the process starts all over again. It has now start on my feet and has also caused some damage to my finger nails which have become pitied and ribbed.
This sounds like a condition that i suffer from called pompholyx eczema. You should seek help from your GP and a referal to a dermatologist.
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