Liver disease itching: What helps?

Posted by jeanne5009 @jeanne5009, Nov 26, 2018

Does anyone have info or treatments for itching? My scalp and lower back have a very itchy rash. Tried ointment shampoo, antihistamine and steroids...wont go away. I am Stage 4 liver cirrhosis. Dermatologist and PVP are stumped.

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frederickf | @frederickf | Jun 4 7:20am

Thanls Zherry!

candybar1234 | @candybar1234 | Jun 5 12:26pm

I am extremely tired and agitated with weakness I can’t do anything and stand up. I need to work

sisliver | @sisliver | Jun 7 12:01pm

Try Tea tree wash

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Jun 9 9:59am

In reply to @sisliver "Try Tea tree wash" + (show)

Hi, @sisliver, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thanks for the suggestion for members dealing with itching related to a liver condition.

What is your liver-related diagnosis? How did itching arise with your condition?

bruddy | @bruddy | Jun 13 5:53pm

In reply to @jeanne5009 "Sounds great but I have no tub and the rash is on my scalp and my..." + (show)

Just a thought: Try to make your shower water as cold as you can tolerate without torturing yourself. The scalp and back receive the bulk of the water, and hot water could potentially be inflaming the skin.