possible cure for itchy legs

[sleepless1000]

I read that dabbing itchy legs with neat Dettol once a day cures the problem. And so it has for me. It makes sense. Bacteria breeds in patches on warm damp  skin, and makes it itch. Scratching carries the infection - as do  tights, socks, the contents of jars of unguents kept in warm bathrooms.  Maintain scrupulous hygeine -  boil your tights or replace!  - and both the rash and the itch disappears. . Steroid creams have not touched the problem, or antibiotics - just old fashioned disinfectant did it in a week.  One thousand sleepless nights are in the past.  What does the doctor think?


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

[BhumikaMD]

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or eczema.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.

[wordinheart]

I know this sounds crazy, but I am so itchy I will try ANYTHING.    Thinking I have had mites, I  used a cotton ball and rubbed my (shins) legs with BLEACH and let it sit for a few minutes.  It did not burn.  I rubbed it off with clean cotton balls, I did not get my legs wet.  You bet!  They did not itch after that.   However, this is the first day.   My forearms itch as well; with no rash or bums, with the exception of my intense itching.   Hope this helps.   Hey whatever help.    I will even try turpentine if I had it.

Regards
CAT

[sleepless1000]

Please, why  shouldn't one use Dettol daily?  Sleepless 1000

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

The doctor thinks that it is ok to use dettol once a while. Regular and daily use should not be encourages. Dettol is an disinfectant and clears the skin of all multiplying microorganisms and thus may relieve itching in sweaty, tight intertrignous areas such as the socks and the bikini lines.

Washing and drying out in the skin and possible addition of the dettol to the wash may be helpful . Further, if you sweat too much use a anti-perspirant and wear cotton clothes.

Hope this helped. Please post your response and any other questions that you may have.

Best regards,
B