itching body

[navjot48]

few months back i had a molluscum contagiosum viral infection. i was prescribed duofilm and dicaris. marks did nt go n itching started all over my body gradually n eventually marks went red. then i was prescribed berocin , momate and emodel lotion by other doctor. i still have itching. i took allegra but, itching is not going. what is this and what should i do for it. please suggest me something

[memeluda]

The doctor told me my daughter had molluscum but she is really itchy can it be something else and he didn't prescribed anything should he had giving me some kind of medicine.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be contact dermatitis or viral rashes other than molluscum because molluscum lesions don’t itch. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid. But they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.