Suggest medication for itching in the big toe
Patient: I woke up with my right big toe very itchy and when I went to look at it it had a big hardened area at the tip extending to the side of my toe. I squeezed my toe and that area remained white and hard when the pinched area turned red. Its a burning itching sensation. Doctor: HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that you were bitten at some point while you were sleeping.This would cause the localized irritation to your toe and would be associated with itching and abnormal sensations such as burning.You should consider the use of an oral anti histamine and also an anti inflammatory pain killer.Examples of anti histamines are benadryl, zyrtec, claritine, allegra, aeriusExamples of anti inflammatory pain killers are: ibuprofen, cataflam, voltaren, naproxenOne of each of these should be available over the counter.I hope this helps