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army of bugs are crowling under my skinintense itching

michelle
05/29/09
michelle
Topics:Itchy skin

I have this symptom since I was a child, and I am 49 now. I have lots of scars on my body from self inflicted wonds from too much scratching.

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Kathleen MacNaughton
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Monday, June 01, 2009

Michelle,

 

That sure doesn't sound like much fun! Have you seen a physician?

 

Best,

Kathi

re: army of bugs are crowling under my skinintense itching
michelle
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 08:02 AM

Yes, but no help for now. I used all over the counter cremes but none works for me.

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re: re: army of bugs are crowling under my skinintense itching
Kathleen MacNaughton
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 10:52 AM

Some people find that Zyrtec (allergy medicine sold over the counter) helps with itching, but without a diagnosis, I have no idea if that would work for you.

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