I've been dealing with this itching for about a week now. The skin specialist prescribed me NUFORCE 400 to take once weekly, and also gave me some ointment called CLOTRIMAZOLE along with CETRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE. But my condition feels pretty serious. What should I do?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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To alleviate the severe itching, consider taking the following steps in addition to your prescribed medications: apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to reduce itching, avoid scratching to prevent infection, maintain good hygiene, wear loose cotton clothing, and take oral antihistamines like Cetirizine as directed; if symptoms persist or worsen,

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Answered 04/07/2025

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