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Friday, October, 30, 2009

What Causes Itching

Health Encyclopedia: Corticosteroids Overdose

Symptoms
  • Swelling in lower legs , ankles, or feet
  • Nervousness
  • Sleepiness
  • Depression
  • Discontinuation of the menstrual cycles
  • Weakness
  • Worsening of disease state such as ulcers, diabetes
  • Deafness
  • Itching skin
  • Burning skin
  • Dry skin
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Convulsions
  • Muscle weakness
  • Psychosis

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Expert & Community Posts

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Atopic Dermatitis Is Treated With a Chilling Approach
By healthgal , Health Expert

...chronic, often long-lasting skin condition marked with itching, skin rashes, inflammation. ... Read more »

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Battling Dry Skin in the Winter
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...  The chief presenting complaint in my office is itching (pruritis). Dry skin is often... Read more »

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Nipple Issues: When To Worry, When To Wait
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...or redness; you may experience pain, burning, or itching. What causes this?You might simply be... Read more »

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If My Makeup Has Sunscreen, Is That Enough Protection from the Sun?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by... Read more »

Health Guide

Herpes Simplex: Symptoms
...10 days. Blisters in moist areas heal more slowly than others. The lesions may sometimes itch, but itching decreases as lesions heal.When the crust falls off, the lesions are no longer contagious.... Read more »
Alcoholism: Complications
...alcoholism is associated with osteoporosis (loss of bone density), muscular deterioration, skin sores, and itching. Alcohol-dependent women seem to face a higher risk than men for damage to... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Introduction
...patients with RLS also experience semi-rhythmic movements called periodic limb movement disorder, or PLMD.Itching and pain, particularly aching pain, may be present.Patients experience symptoms... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
...never be applied to the skin. Side effects from direct exposure may include mild burning, stinging, itching, and rash, but in general, permethrin is very safe and its use may even reduce child... Read more »
Vitamins: Introduction
...problems in high-risk patients such as certain diabetics.Allergic-type responses, including rash and itching, to high doses have been reported. Those who are taking Coumadin, an anticoagulant,... Read more »

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...per-OX-ide) Side Effects Dry skin, redness, burning, itching, or skin peeling may occur. If... Read more »

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