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Night Itch

Night itch occurs due to nocturnal pruritis. It occurs due to the natural body process of constant scratching on the skin. Their symptoms are controlled by taking over-the-counter medications as well as prescribed medications.

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I have a constant dermatitis on all body parts, which worsens at night. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have severe dermatitis on almost all parts of my lower body, arms and hands. Many times I wake up at night due to itching. I have tried Clobetasone Butyrate ointment, but it is only sometimes effective and too expensive. In addition, I need help contacting a doctor. Do you have any advi...  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhin Varghese

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest the below daily care advice. Keep the skin lubricated or moisturized. Use ointment (such as petroleum jelly), cream, or lotion two to three times a day. Moisturizers should be free of alcohol, scents, dyes, fragrances, or chemicals that you are allergic t...  Read Full »

Why does my hand itch a lot every night when I am about to sleep?

Query: Hi doctor,I am having itchiness in my hands every night for two weeks. When I am going to sleep, I started to have this itchiness. I do not know whether it occurs due to insect bites or red spots or rashes on my skin. I cannot sleep due to this issue. I think that this itchiness is coming from the i...  Read Full »


Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nighttime pruritus is a common issue. The notable causes are insects, temperature changes, hormonal, internal diseases, and psychological. You need to rule out the cause. I suggest you spray insecticide in your room. The temperature change can present as a cold allergy ...  Read Full »

Despite taking various treatments, I have anal itching, mostly at night. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I have had anal itching for three years, mostly during the night. Even after many consultations and treatments, I still feel itchy but without blood during bowel movements.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest the following. 1. Apply Mupirocin ointment twice daily for 15 days. 2. Use Cetrimide soap for one month. Do you have any history of scabies? Do you follow proper genital hygiene? Answer the questions for more d...  Read Full »

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