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68 years old male. Suffering from the chronic severe itch. Xerosis / atopic dermatitis / senile pruritus (various terms used by doctors). Extreme dry skin, no rash, no flakes, no boil, no bristles, no sign of external infection, no sores. Scratching makes the skin red with small protrudes. Looking at the correct moisturizer for skin out of 1. Urea / lactic acid combinations 2. Style acid 3. Soft paraffin + liquid paraffin 4. Natural moisturizer factors based - aloe vera - vit e etc. Will be thankful for advice.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this itching sensation... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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