Itching/burning skin with scleroderma
Hello, I am wondering about how others handle the itching/burning skin of morphea/scleroderma. It seems that if I get too warm, wear anything except very soft, loose clothes, and most foods ( except apples) triggers the itching and burning skin and activates new plaques. I started on Gabapentin 100mgdaily, increased to 100mg twice a day. This has helped some, but it has also causing some ankle swelling. I used clobetasol or hydrocortisone crème twice a day, Jojoba oil, only tepid showers . Benadryl causes anxiety for me, so that is out. Claritin didn’t help. Has anything worked for you?
Thank you 🙏
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I have suffered with debilitating itch and burning for 3 years now, ever since receiving 4 full doses of Moderna Covid vaccine ( per Rheumatologist insistence). My skin burns and itches to the point that quality of life is non-existent. I am unable to get ANY sun on my skin at all as this makes it unbearable. No Dr.s have answers. Currently I am taking Atarax 3 times a day, in addition to Zyrtec.
I am frustrated !