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What Causes Itching On The Feet At Night?

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Posted on Fri, 19 May 2017
Question: Hi doctor

I am having itching sensations in my feet only while sleeping at nights. It will be there for about 10 mins and disappear.
I had similar itching sensation last month and it disappeared after few days and now it started again from past 2 days. What is the reason for this and how can i avoid this further?

Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Use a moisturiser and take an oral antihistamine

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
It could be due to Xerosis i.e dryness of skin which can easily get irritated abd start itching. I suggest you to apply an intensive moisturizer e.g either Amylac cream or Xerina cream, twice daily.
In addition you may take an oral antihistamine e.g Levocetrizine 10mg tablet (Tab. Teczine 10) once daily in evening for 10 days.

Regards
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What Causes Itching On The Feet At Night?

Brief Answer: Use a moisturiser and take an oral antihistamine Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern. It could be due to Xerosis i.e dryness of skin which can easily get irritated abd start itching. I suggest you to apply an intensive moisturizer e.g either Amylac cream or Xerina cream, twice daily. In addition you may take an oral antihistamine e.g Levocetrizine 10mg tablet (Tab. Teczine 10) once daily in evening for 10 days. Regards