Treatments for Neurodermatitis

I have been suffering from a skin rash for about 10 years. A large patch of my skin constantly itches, and the skin is thick and feels like leather. I have gone through almost every ointment on the market, and none works. I went to a new doctor and he said that my rash was neurodermatitis, and the b...

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Published inHarvard Health Publications. Ask the expert
Main Author Campen, Rebecca
Format Web Resource
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston Harvard Health Publications 01.03.2008
Subjects
Allergies
Anxiety
Insect bites
Skin
Wound healing
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Summary:I have been suffering from a skin rash for about 10 years. A large patch of my skin constantly itches, and the skin is thick and feels like leather. I have gone through almost every ointment on the market, and none works. I went to a new doctor and he said that my rash was neurodermatitis, and the best treatment would be an antidepressant to stop the scratching. I am a little skeptical. Have you ever heard of using a mood-altering medication to treat a skin rash?
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