Comments on: Itchy Legs – Causes, Pictures, Treatment of Leg Itching

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 23:01:00 +0000

In reply to Cease. Hi Cease. Thank you for the practical advice. Friction can indeed cause irritation of the skin which may present with sensations like burning, stinging, itching and pain. The appropriate clothing can indeed make a different in these cases. Fortunately you managed to identify the problem on your own as well as both treat and manage it without any medication.

By: Cease

Cease — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:49:00 +0000

In reply to Kevin Eames. I found that my problem was cause by exercising, walking, running and riding bike in clothing that caused friction on my skin and irritation as a result. The itch occurred during the evening and at bed time. Often a stinging sensation followed by itching. Make sure you have proper clothing during your shift that does not rub against your skin and use moisturizing lotions. . Good luck.

By: Harley

Harley — Tue, 31 May 2016 01:57:00 +0000

Hi I’m Harley, I’m 15 and I’ve suffered from skin problems since I was very very young I’m allergic to insects (only when bitten) and that’s the main cause of irritation, like if I get bit by a mosquito the bite will swell and typically with mosquito bites on me it forms a knot kinda like a small mound about the size of a quarter underneath the bite and the bit istself is a small odd shaped welp, I may resist the erg to scratch but when I sleep I scratch no matter what there’s no way of stopping it I scratch and scratch and then I end up with big soars, missing patches of skin (few layers not like a chunk lol) so I’m left with raw stinging legs and big soars that won’t heal bc of my scratching. I have scars starting from the tops of my feet all the way up to the top of my thighs. Try growing up with that and trying to fit in being a girl wearing shorts and dresses or even shoes that show your feet it’s hard. I’m a teen now and it’s awful having to wear shorts in the Texas summer or a swim suit I get judged and weird looks. I’ve been to my doctor I’ve taken many many pills a day (only for a couple years) I’ve been diagnosed with many psychological problems and had been on medicine for that hoping that it would fix my skin problems. But the insects aren’t the only problem. I have itch flare-ups, they tend to happen in the evening trying to go to sleep or after a shower or just lounging around in my bed, It could be the dead of winter freezing cold inside and out so I’ll be like under all my blankets or something, and my legs (normally my thighs) them themselves will get hot like me myself won’t feel as if their hot but to the touch they are and they get over heated I break out into a heat rash and like an itch fit and sometimes it’s practically impossible not to scratch it’s not something you can tell yourself not to do, my mom doesn’t understand she yells at me all the time and tells me it’s my fault bc I scratch. At this point it’s uncontrollable and involuntary I try not to scratch I end up in tears, cracking my teeth, or leave bruises on my arms from gripping my wrists so tightly or I bite my arm and leave marks or make it bleed it’s so hard not to scratch and it’s painful not too although it’s painful to do it it’s less painful. I again end up with raw patches of skin and bruises and then later long strips of scabs from scratching but I don’t know what else to do, I’ve been to doctors I’ve taken meds (which just made me sick and depressed and lose weight) the only way I can diffuse the burning firey itchy sensation is with ice packs and sometimes I just can’t bc it’s winter or bc they make everything wet

By: christopher everett

christopher everett — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 19:25:00 +0000

Hi. I hope this post helps fellow suffer`s. I have like many others suffered from itchy legs for many years. Looking up this problem on the net reveals that there are many causes which does not help when you are being driven mad. I have been able (at last) to stop this cursed annoyance. I have found in my case heat makes the problem far worse ie:- taking a bath etc. So a few weeks ago I thought I would try and experiment by putting up with cold legs. Rolling up my trousers while watching TV, Letting my legs be uncovered in bed. These two things gave me great relief. It did not cure my problem but it was far less intense and I was able to sleep. On awaking with cold limbs I covered up and in a short time I could feel the cursed itching returning. Uncovering again it subsided. Although I could feel the underlying problem remained at least I got relief albeit with cold legs. Two days ago my good lady needed some embrocation rubbed on her shoulder. She had some cream previously prescribed by her doctor. After her treatment I was left with a pair of very smelly hands. I rubbed them on my legs. No more itching. I put more on the next day. The itching has gone. No slight tingle. I am luving it. Fingers crossed it stays gone. Like I said at the beginning there are all sorts of reasons for this ailment and so with this in mind it may not work for you. The cream is called “Etoflam” It contains “5%Etofenamate amongst other stuff and is apparently a anti inflammatory treatment. Good Luck.

By: Axel

Axel — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:13:00 +0000

Ah, so that’s why my legs it upon standing. I thought it was something to do with my blood, but infact it’s just my Keratosis Pilaris. Which is odd because it’s very mild on my legs :’)

By: Kevin Eames

Kevin Eames — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 19:15:00 +0000

In reply to jessika houghton. Hi Jessika what was your problem in the end, i think i have the same Kevin Eames

By: John Nagle

John Nagle — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 04:23:00 +0000

In reply to Jan Modric. i have inching allover dont know what it is i cant get to sleep with it

By: A.Ram Reddy

A.Ram Reddy — Thu, 28 May 2015 01:48:00 +0000

In reply to HealthHype.

Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for the suggestion
RamReddy

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Wed, 27 May 2015 21:35:00 +0000

In reply to A.Ram Reddy. Hi ARam. There are many possible causes but given that this is more common in summer, it is most likely due to environmental or climatic factors. Anything from grass and other plants, certain bugs or even the heat may be the problem. It is difficult to say through an online platform. A doctor would need to examine the spots and then reach a diagnosis.

By: A.Ram Reddy

A.Ram Reddy — Tue, 12 May 2015 23:02:00 +0000

For about 6-7 years in every summer atleast 2 months I suffer from itching on my lower legs accompanied by small red coloured spots. I use soap. My father had the same problem. This problem arises only in summer season. Pl.advice