I often have itchy sensation on my lower leg. Sometimes I have suspicion that it's due to dry air, which humidifier does alleviate the sensation. It has worsened in the last 2 years, perhaps with age (I'm currently 36 years old) Besides humidifier, are there other remedies that you may recommend (e.g., type of moisturizer, diet, etc). Also at the detection of extreme itchiness, when immediate moisturizer does not help and it seems that scratching is the only temporary remedy at that point, what would you recommend as a quick and effective temporary relief?
It can be due to dry skin or eczema. The mainstay of management is liberal use of moisturizers after washing with luke warm water. Soap should be used minimally. Moisturizers should be reapplied liberally during the day.You can also use a topical cortisone (steroid) cream or ointment like dermacort(hydrocortisone). Adding a humidifier to the central heating system of your home or using a humidifier also helps.
Also apply calamine lotion and take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin.
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.