Why do I get itchy when I lay in bed?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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Possible causes are bugs like scabies , lice , bed bugs , pinworms , skin diseases such as eczema , psoriasis , hives

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Answered 04/07/2025

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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?

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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I've been dealing with some persistent itching around my anus and vagina for a few months now, and I've seen several doctors, but nothing seems to help. Do you have any advice on what might be causing this or what I should try next?

use antibiotics

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I've noticed my tongue has turned white and looks coated over the past week. I tried looking it up online and experimented with some home remedies like brushing with salt and gargling with water, but nothing seems to work. Can you recommend other methods that might help?

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