Re: itching legs

i'm having the same problem only mine appeared a few weeks ago. the itching started on both knees at the exact same points, then moved to my thighs (both thighs at the same points - outside just below the hips) now its spread to the lower shins and just above the ankles. symetrical itiching i guess ...........and there is no rash, bumps or anything....... the itching is somwhat moderate yet sometimes gets soo bad that there is brusing.......... help........i'm worried!!




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

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
Dermatologic diseases can  present without a rash in conditions such as mild urticaria or aquagenic pruritus, where the levels of histamine are sufficient for a sensory but not a vascular response.
In these cases histamine will be the mediator and so anti-histamine medications like Cetrizine will help.

It could be due to excessive dryness of the skin due to failure of the skin to retain water. An overheated, dry environment may contribute to dryness, leading to fine scaling and cracking of skin. Application  of emollients, like soft, white paraffin will keep skin well hydrated and thus relieve the symptom.

Underlying systemic disease such as renal, hepatic, or endocrine disorder and  drug hypersensitivity should be ruled out because they too can cause itching.

ref:http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/dermatology/pruritus/pruritus.htm