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What Causes Itching On The Legs And Upper Arms At Night?

Posted on Tue, 25 Oct 2016

Question: Hello
I am a 44 yr old women fairly healthy not over weight for the last 3 weeks I have noticed that my legs and upper arms get itchy but only at night ... I do have a bit of dry skin but nothing crazy ... I know it is not scabies or lice or bed bugs as my husband would have it as well as he doesn't ... I have seen a dermatologist but he didn't really seem concerned as there really are not bumps or rash I am waiting to see my gp because I want a second opinion but till then what would be ur suggestions

Answered by Dr. Shashi Dangwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be skin allergy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

Thanks for posting your query on HCM.

I'm a pulmonologist and not a dermatologist but I deal with a lot of allergy issues.

The itchy feeling in your legs and arms also could be allergy.

Do you feel uncomfortable in dust and smoke?

I suggest you take a tablet of montair lc daily. You may stop using soap for a while and avoid dry skin by using a moisturiser.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Shashi Dangwal (46 hours later)

Hi thank u for your response I will mention this to my gp can this question also be forwarded to a dermentomogist

Answered by Dr. Shashi Dangwal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes certainly

Detailed Answer:
Yes certainly, but I think you will have to post your query again and Mark it esp for the dermatologist.

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar