Strange itch sensation

It seems to occur mostly at evening night time around 7pm-1am. The skin can feel tingly anywhere on the body, particularly the face and hands. But when you try to scratch the area to relieve the itch it doesnt help. Its almost like I cant locate the source of the itch and is possibly underneath the skin, rather than the surface. It feels really frustrating, as I cant relieve the tingly/itch feeling by scratching.

This is the best that I can describe it, can anyone identify this?

Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to neurodermatitis or parasthesia skin. Neurodermatitis develops when nerve endings in the skin become irritated, triggering a severe itch-scratch-itch cycle. Common causes of nerve irritation include an insect bite and emotional stress. I suggest you to get an examination done from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.