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Pruritus with no visible rash?

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@radinski I have suffered for years from itchiness like yours from scalp to toes, but mostly on my back which drives me mental because it is so hard to reach. Benadryl has always helped, but I have always wanted to find out the real cause. While Benadryl helps with the itching which is worse at night, Benadryl also makes me very groggy all morning.

Although I have a history of psoriasis (rash, scaling and itching from that, now controlled by regular Bimzelx injections) I also have fatty liver disease and I rather suspect the cause of my itching back (and scalp) is my liver.

I had an abdominal ultrasound done a week ago (pain in my upper right quadrant had gone worse). My doctor has informed me I now have scarring of the liver and she has sent out a referral for me to see a specialist. It would not surprise me if I am told the real cause of this itching is due to my liver. Hopefully the liver specialist will have a solution for me.

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No, Benadryl is awful. I’m with you; What is the cause? because the treatments are ineffective.
I wish you success with your Hepatologist. It would be great to hear that itching is the cause and you can be treated accordingly. I had an appointment this afternoon with my dr. but the weather resulted in a cancellation. I will certainly mention seeing a Hepatologist and perhaps avoid a trip to the dermatologist.
Thank you