I've been itchy all over, but mostly on my ankles for 6 months and the doctors don't know what it is.?

Question

it is not scabies or lice or shingles. I have no other symptoms except the itchiness

Answer 1

Have they done lab work to check your kidney and liver functions? Have they done lab work for antigens or allergies? Is there a rash?

Tried a new soap or detergent? Have you tried a good moisturizer twice a day and lukewarm showers, not hot? Warmth makes the histamine levels higher, so if it is an allergy, it's important to keep the skin cool, not hot.

Answer 2

I'll tailgate on Emily's answer. If you don't have a allergy, it could be plain old dry skin. I had a similar problem that cleared up in two days when I started using a good skin cream (I used Pond's) Good luck.

Answer 3

Check your laundry detergent. The soap can make the area around my ankles and kneecaps from socks and jeans itchy if its that cheap powdered **** they sell at costco. My dad has same problem.

Answer 4

Have you considered an allergy? Do you were socks? You could be allergic to the fabric or the dye? What kind of shoes are you wearing? Are you using any kind of foot creams or lotions? Do you walk barefoot much?