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For the past year, my skin allergy does not heal fully and keeps itching. Why?

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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At April 22, 2020
Reviewed AtDecember 19, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have developed some skin allergy on my back, and it itches a lot and sometimes uncontrollably. The allergy is fading, but the burning and itching are still there. The affected skin area has got rough, and it feels weird also. For the past year, I have realized that all my wounds never recover fully, and they keep itching forever. I have had scratches from eight months ago, and they still itch. The affected skin area is rough, just like the one I have developed now, and by the looks of it, it seems like it is a burn or something. All my wounds or scratches turn into something horrible and do not recover. What could be the reason? Please help me. Thanks.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

This type of allergy occurs in some genetic diseases. During the healing process, there is increased formation of some cells which release histamine chemical cause itching. This is a very resistant condition, but you try the following treatment. I want to know when you are having such symptoms. Take Tablet Fexofenadine 120 mg once daily for four weeks. Apply Mometasone cream once daily for ten days. Apply Vaniza HC (Hydrocortisone and Dimethicone) gel or equivalent twice daily after a wound or scratch heals. Apply Calamine lotion twice daily for four weeks.

The Probable causes

The probable cause is allergy.

Investigations to be done

Do biopsy and scratch test.

Differential diagnosis

The differential diagnosis is urticaria.

Probable diagnosis

The probable diagnosis is mastocytosis?

Preventive measures

Avoid injury. Keep skin emoliated.

Regarding follow up

have a follow-up after four weeks.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Subhash Kashyap
Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Dermatology

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