my legs get really ichy and My legs get really scabbed and they end up sore becaus of the ichyness... i was wondering if there is like a natural way to reduce the ichyness of my legs...someone help?
2007-03-11 07:07:51 · 7 answers · asked by Angie 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I have the exact same problem. One time while I was watching a movie, my calves were so itchy and I bit off all my nails that the only thing that was handy was a pair of scissors. I started itching my legs with it absentmindedly while watching the movie and then someone pointed out that my legs were dripping blood. I had itched them so hard that I had lines of blood all over my legs. I have since learned that it's a nerve problem thing, and there really isn't anything the doctors can do except tell you to take benedryl and use hydrocortisone cream.
I have found that when my legs get itchy, first to wash them with soap and water, scrubbing. Then dry them off and apply a Vitamin E salve that can be purchased at any Walgreen's store. Rub it in really good. I carry some around with my all the time and apply whenever they start to get itchy.
It works for me, hope it works for you, I know how annoying itchy legs can be.
2007-03-14 15:42:42 · answer #1 · answered by Bella_Donna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this time of year, the air and heat are very dry. That saps your skin of moisture. You should take warm showers, not hot because the hot water dries out the skin more. After your shower, pat your legs with a towel then apply moisturizer to your damp legs. Use something like Aveeno, Eucerin or Olay Very Dry skin. At bedtime apply moisturizer again.
Be sure you are drinking enough fluids, so you moisturize your skin from the inside out!
It's not a good idea to apply cortisone cream to large areas of the body. You will absorb more than you need and could have bad side effects. If moisturizing over the next couple days doesn't improve the condition, go see your doc or a dermatologist.
2007-03-11 07:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Sunflare that Olive Oil is by far the best natural remedy...Just take few drops in your palms and smooth it on to the affected skin (as often as you may like) after few minutes just wipe excess lightly with clean tissue.
If you don't like the use of olive oil
then just use "Johnson's baby oil" it works wonders too.
Just that Olive Oil is all we had (all we could afford) years ago and it works just as well on the scalp for baby's credle-cap condition too.
2007-03-11 08:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by Blue-Rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dollar store and get some Hydrocortisone Cream 1%. It costs about $2. Rub this over your legs when they itch. You probably have excema and this will help. If it doesnt do the trick then go to the doctors because you might have scabies.
2007-03-11 07:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like it might be winter skin. Try a lotion like Serna or Gold Bond. Try to avoid wearing elastic socks, pantyhose (if applicable to your gender) and scratching!
If your symptoms persist it could be necessary to see a doctor. You might have psoriasis or eczema.
2007-03-11 07:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get this stuff its called eucerin auphora not sure about that spelling it works great give it a try
2007-03-11 07:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by Sawyers girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use hand cream on your leg's after a shower or if you shave them, all that is ,is dry skin.
2007-03-11 07:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by sandyjean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put oil in your bath water...olive oil, or babyoil
2007-03-11 07:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋