[.Scout.]

Recently, my skin on both my back and my legs has been incredibly itchy.
Do you know how i can stop it? Its beginning to get really annoying, as on places on my back, i have been scratching to the point of making myself bleed.

I sure hope its not fleas!!

[la_banane_verte]

Stop scratching is definitely the first step - it only makes it worse. I've no idea what's causing the itch (if it was fleas you'd have flea bites - small red bumps), it could be anything from itchy clothing to psoriasis to eczema or other things that cause itching- you'd have to see a doc to narrow it down.

Eurax cream (which you can get from the chemists) is good for relieving itching for short periods of time.

[Christian_j]

Does it occur after contact with water such as a shower?

[Sheep88]

Do your pets have fleas?
Recently, Asthma and Eczema have been on the increase in britain. Some of my friends are starting to get symptoms of Eczema. I've lived with both my whole life and i've come to realise that my Eczema seems to 'move' around. It used to be behind my knees then moved to the side of my leg and then moved to the other side.
I'd visit a doctor if it continues

[Evenstar]

If its really bad, go to your GP and get referred to a dermatologist.

In the meantime MOISTURISE!

[whitepearlbaby]

Either fleas or a cotton allergy maybe?

[ALICEMOON]

do you favour the woolie poloneck?

[<(".")>]

Eczema?

I'd put it down to stress tbh. Mine has flared up something terrible

[VittelV4]

miht bebecauyse of the moisturizer your usig

[snail_87]

(Original post by Christian_j)
Does it occur after contact with water such as a shower?

Would this make it worse?

I get really itchy legs after i've had a shower but i just assumed it was cos i shave them. I scratch mine to the point of bleeding as well, OP- i put body butter on the itchy bits and it usually stops me scratching.

[Evenstar]

(Original post by snail_87)
Would this make it worse?

I get really itchy legs after i've had a shower but i just assumed it was cos i shave them. I scratch mine to the point of bleeding as well, OP- i put body butter on the itchy bits and it usually stops me scratching.

Sounds like its itching as its drying out. Maybe get some really nice emollient moisturiser like Epaderm or Hydromol (think you can get those over the counter). You can also use them in the bath and to wash with in the shower and they really do moisturise well

[Christian_j]

(Original post by snail_87)
Would this make it worse?

I get really itchy legs after i've had a shower but i just assumed it was cos i shave them. I scratch mine to the point of bleeding as well, OP- i put body butter on the itchy bits and it usually stops me scratching.

In the past I had a lot of problems with itchy skin after a shower and was to the point where it was unbearable, and this was all over, especially my legs.

I narrowed it down to perhaps being Aquagenic Pruritis and got some cream from Boots called Aqueous cream and now I get it only about once a month.

[VittelV4]

This is making me feel itchy now
lol

[jabed786]

allergy?
common ones are peanuts, perfum and egg yolk

or maybe you just need some mild cream
a good lotion help sooth away the itchiness (Oilatum is very good, can be bought over the counter or just ask your GP for some)

[gillipies]

Hmm *subscribes* I've had really itchy lower legs for a while now.

1st doc visit - just moisturise and don't shave them (erm I don't think so!)
2nd doc visit - it might be scabies, if it's not that then it's psychological. So i had treatment for scabies and it's definitely not that.....

At no point was eczema even mentioned so I've given up going now and I'm trying to get rid of it by moisurising and will power! (which appears to be kind of working)

[Christian_j]

I would recommend Boots' Aqueous Cream for rehydrating skin, esp. legs. I know I'm a guy but I assume it would have the same effect...?

[Lucyyy]

Aqueous cream is brilliant stuff, and cheap as chips. I use it on my eczema, which I've had since birth really, and it always helps. Doesn't clear it up completely, but certainly calms it down and moisturises it very well. I seem to have a plethora of prescription creams which have all done much the same thing, but have you tried Eurax? I used it when I was away from home once and the ol' eczema flared up, it was pretty good.

[Coy Girl]

I find Lush Dream Cream or The Body Shop shea or cocoa butter to be really effective.

[twilightdancer]

sounds like my Eczema. Exam time and it's flared up again! I swear by Oilatum. Can get it in boots but i get it on presciption, works wonders!!