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I have generalized itching in my body during weather changes. Kindly help.

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Answered by

Dr. Shanza Ikram

Medically reviewed by

Dr. K. Shobana

Published At July 4, 2021
Reviewed AtSeptember 1, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have been feeling generalized itching on my body. It happens on any part, no specific area. I dont know if it is due to dryness or change in weather. Yesterday I took Allegra 180, and it got normal for a while. Immediately after taking a shower, it gets worse, but after 30 minutes, it gets fine. The same kind of itching happened last year last but one month for five days during weather change. But it got better with coconut oil application that time. What can I do about this? Today even after Allegra, it is still there. Kindly guide me.

Answered by Dr. Shanza Ikram

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Please note what the conditions are each time that aggravate or precipitate itching. Sometimes weather change can start it. Also, look for other factors like any medications like painkillers or antibiotics, or food allergies which can do this. These days use of sanitizer also causes itching. The best treatment is to avoid any precipitating factors. I suggest you take tablet Cetirizine 10 mg at night for ten days. Apply olive oil to the whole body. Avoid Dettol (Chloroxylenol) and perfumes or sanitizer. I hope this was helpful.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you. Can I take Allegra 180 twice daily also? Or should I take Allegra 180 in the mornings and Cetirizine at night? Can it be due to dry skin? Kindly give your opinion.

Answered by Dr. Shanza Ikram

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I suggest you take Cetirizine 10 mg at night and tablet Allegra (Fexofenadine) in the daytime. Yes, dry skin precipitates itching. Apply olive oil as a treatment. I hope this was helpful.

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

Dr. Shanza Ikram
Dr. Shanza Ikram

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