Knee pain and itch in the foot. What is the medicine required for relief?

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Itching is just a symptom and can be caused by many different reasons. In many patients, itching can be due to dryness of skin and moisturizers can help with their symptoms. Many patients, including very young children have a condition called atopic dermatitis in which their skin is inherently sensitive and will react to a variety of factors and more so in certain seasons.

Treatment with prescription medicines at regular intervals is required to keep the symptoms under control. In india, scabies is a common cause of severe itching caused by a contagious mite and is commonly seen in hostels and in people staying in large groups. There is a long list of other disorders like allergic reactions, fungal and other infections, kidney disorders, liver disorders, hormonal disorders.

Psychiatric disorders, blood disorders, blood and skin cancers which can also present with itching. The very 1st step should be to consult a good dermatologist who will determine the exact cause in your case. Based on proper examination, tests and diagnosis proper treatment can be planned. Most cases of itching are benign and can easily be treated.

Atul Taneja · Accepted Answer

Itching is just a symptom and can be caused by many different reasons. In many patients, itching can be due to dryness of skin and moisturizers can help with their symptoms. Many patients, including very young children have a condition called atopic dermatitis in which their skin is inherently sensitive and will react to a variety of factors and more so in certain seasons.

Treatment with prescription medicines at regular intervals is required to keep the symptoms under control. In india, scabies is a common cause of severe itching caused by a contagious mite and is commonly seen in hostels and in people staying in large groups. There is a long list of other disorders like allergic reactions, fungal and other infections, kidney disorders, liver disorders, hormonal disorders.

Psychiatric disorders, blood disorders, blood and skin cancers which can also present with itching. The very 1st step should be to consult a good dermatologist who will determine the exact cause in your case. Based on proper examination, tests and diagnosis proper treatment can be planned. Most cases of itching are benign and can easily be treated.