Originally Posted by
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Itching is one symptom of withdrawal but it does go away with time. In the meantime, you might want to mention it to your doctor.
Thanks for your concern. I've now seen a skin specialist and it turns out that I suddenly and inexplicably have developed Discoid Eczema. Since I've never had skin issues before I asked why and the Doc said that it is possible but not proven, that it could be linked to my Liver detoxifying. I'm now dry for almost two months and the itch and rash finally seems to be diminishing. If the itch gets unpleasant I take an antihistamine tablet (Zyrtec), which seems to help enough for me to sleep.
I appreciate the advice I have received from the forum and will report anything of value that I might discover, should this happen to anyone else.
Cheers