Itchy Legs

[ShowerItch]

Hi
I'm so glad to hear others suffer with the itchy legs; no rash problem.  I've suffered from this for 20+ years and think I've solved the problem for me.  My lower legs tend to itch after a morning shower (or if water even touches my legs!).  This is an uncontrollable itch that lasts for about 20-30 minutes.  My doctor could not suggest any reason for it.  I have found that aerobic exercising first thing in the morning for about 20-30 minutes (I jog), then shower with no problems.  Dry body brushing also helps - perhaps it's a circulation problem?  

Hope this helps


This discussion is related to Itchy legs, no sign of rash or irritation.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be dermatitis , eczema or allergic skin reaction to some unknown substance.

Are you allergic to any specific substances? Have you taken any medications for the lesions?

You should keep the areas clean, wear cotton socks to avoid sweating, use a powder to keep the areas dry , use calamine lotion at the sites. Oral antihistamine medications would help if the lesions are itchy.

If your symptoms persist it would be best to consult a skin specialist because nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.

[shamrock_i_am]

Same thing happens with me. It isonly after I shower and the itching last for 30 to 40 minutes then it starts to go away. I don't think doctors are very familiar with this problem and are at a loss when people likeus come to them. I certainly  think some people would fall under the umbrella of having psoriasis, eczema or non-specific dermatitis, but what I have and what you are describing as well as many others out there is something else.
I wish someone knew what it was! No creams, lotions, water temperatures, antihistamines or any other advice I have heard or read about seems to help. It's so frustrating! I am going to try your suggestion of working out and then showering right after to see if I can get an itch free shower.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

How are you doing now? Have you consulted a doctor for your symptoms?

Have you had any benefit from calamine lotion and antihistamine medications?

Have the investigations been done as yet?

Let us know about what your doctor has advised and keep us posted.

Regards.

[baln3646]

Hey everyone. I have kind of a simalar problem, but with a twist. I seems to be having this itching on my left thigh that feels like it's under the skin, feels almost like the muscle. As I itch the area, it seems to travel down my leg twords my foot instantly. I'm pretty sure this isn't a derm problem, because there is no edem, erythema, bumps, or anyhting else that might prove it's a skin condition. If anyone might have any ifo on my problem, I would apreciate it.

Thamks

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be dermatitis , eczema or allergic skin reaction to some unknown substance.

Are you allergic to any specific substances? Have you taken any medications for the lesions?

You should keep the areas clean, wear lose comfortable clothes to avoid sweating, use a powder to keep the areas dry , use calamine lotion at the sites. Oral antihistamine medications would help if the lesions are itchy.

If your symptoms persist it would be best to consult a skin specialist because nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.

[Tuscan]

My itch legs spread to itchy arms, ankles, etc over the course of many, many months.  After it was all said and done (along with the progressive addition of other symptoms) I was diagnosed with pernicious anemia.  Doesn't sound bad, but believe me it gets bad in a hurry.  It takes years to damage your body, easily correctible, but damage is done.  Have your B-12 blood counts done (it takes more than the usual cbc to get this count).  Your life could depend on it.  Tuscan

[ShowerItch]

Hi Shamrock_I_am
Showeritch getting back to you.  Did you try working out then having a your morning shower?  I'd be interested to see if this works for anyone else.  If it doesn't, try combining it with dry body brushing.  I don't know if you've done this before.  You use a firm, natural bristle brush and brush you whole body starting at the feet and working towards the heart in long firm strokes.  This should be done on dry skin.  It's not the same as using a firm brush or loolfah in the shower. It must be done on dry skin (it helps cellulite too!)
Good luck fellow Irish woman

[Chiqqy]

If your female and you have a copper IUD this could be the problem. Copper allergy.
Google it.