my shins, calves, thighs, bum, sides, stomach are all itchy. its getting worse, started about 10days ago. its not crabs as my genitile area is ok. i'll eventually get to the drs. any1 reccommend anything?
2006-12-04 09:51:06 · 11 answers · asked by howaytheladlee 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
You got dry skin, common in the winter.
Avoid long hot showers
Go to bed and bodyworks - buy some glycerin soap and get some body cream.
I used to scratch until I bled.
Since I started using their products, I am fine all winter.
2006-12-04 10:00:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be any number of things; an alergy to something you've eaten; an alergy off a plant (I had this once and it drove me mad with itching), dry skin, or have you changed your washing powder recently? It could even be due to a liver problem. I had this about 12 years ago and was given medication for it. I would go to the doctor sooner rather than later.
2006-12-04 09:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by nettyone2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have shingles, you are more likely to get it if you have never had chicken pox as its a viral infection, have you been feeling run down lately? if so your immune system could be weaker & you may have been in contact with other people who have a shingles out break..it appears as a red blotchy spotty ring on your body & causes severe painful itching over the body...its easily treated with antibiotics...but get down your doctors soon! OR it could be an allergic reacction to a washing powder!! XX
2006-12-06 08:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by Kerry A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see two possibilities here: You could have trouble with dry skin- which happens a lot in winter. If it's that, you'll need to drink a lot of water and use a good lotion.
The other possibility is that you are allergic to your laundry detergent. In which case, you'll want to switch to something free from dyes and perfumes.
Good luck!
2006-12-04 09:53:59 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor and get a cortizone shot it will be better in about 15 minutes
2006-12-04 09:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by afishmaan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a doctor.
2006-12-04 09:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be scabies mate, are you itchy between the bottom of your fingers? around your belly button?
2006-12-04 18:54:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably have dry skin, you get alot of itching in the winter, keep your skin moisturised and you will be fine.
2006-12-04 09:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by beatohsi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try benedryl like the other reply says, try aveeno lotion, and made see if you changed soaps recently, that causes it
2006-12-04 09:55:19 · answer #9 · answered by onebadpenguin13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
allergies...try benedryl
2006-12-04 09:52:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋