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Itchy Legs

by Leigh723, Sep 26, 2008 12:54AM
Why is it that everytime I bathe, when I get out I am extremely itchy. Not my entire body just my legs. I haven't changed any of my soaps or laundry detergent. I heard somewhere that it could be something with the water, but if so wouldn't my whole body itch. there is no visible rash or irritation just an insatiable itch. What could this be from?


This discussion is related to Itchy legs, no sign of rash or irritation.
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by tkeller1875, Sep 30, 2008 12:59PM
To: Leigh723
Hey, I am having these same symptoms.  It started happening when I was around 18 and has stopped until about a month ago.  The only time my legs itch are right after I shower and it lasts about 30 minutes.  It hurts so bad sometimes that I am in tears.  But that is the only time that is bothers me.  I have tried wrapping my legs tightly in a towel and sitting down.  I also sometimes will blow dry my legs when I dry my hair.  Both of these seem to work but as soon as I take the towel off, or stop "drying my legs" the itching starts back.  I was looking up online and I think it could possibly be something called aquagenic pruritus.  I have some symptoms of this but I am going to go to the dermatologist to see what he says.  

by valsbrats4, Jul 28, 2009 03:22AM
To: Leigh723
I have read about a lot of people having the same symtoms as me.  The one thing I wonder is, if any of them are over weight?  I am, and I my legs itch the worst when I get out of the lake or pool after being on my legs for several hours at a time.  I itch like crazy after getting out of the water, and its driving me crazy.  I don't seem to have the problem in the shower, or any other time.  Any help?
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