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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itchiness In The Ankle And Calves

hi, i have been experiencing severe itching problems that several years ago started around my anckles and calves. it would start in the winter time and would get progressively worse as the winter went on.. i would get so itchy that i litterally would scratch the hair off my legs causing sores that would be even itchier. now this problem has moved to everywhere on my body... ive asked my doctor about it but they keep saying its an alergic reaction.. don t know what to do anymore ive tried everything.. please let me know if you have seen this before and what i should do..... helpless....
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,

I am sorry this happened to you. I've seen dry skin in the winter, especially around the legs, in many patients and always recommend that patients keep well hydrated (drink a lot) and use an unscented, mild lotion on their skin every day, especially on dry, itchy skin.

I also have seen many cases of eczema and allergies. It is usually a hard nut to crack.In your case it seems to have progressed from just dry, itchy skin to eczema on your whole body? To wholly assess your question, I need more information: Are there any changes that pre-dated the start of the itching and red spots? Did you move? Get or have a pet? change your diet? Any other diseases or medications you are on? How old are you? Any opioids? Any allergies you are aware of? Does eczema, allergies or atopic dermatitis run in your family?What did you try? I assume all kinds of cortisone creams and topical creams, but what else? Do you taking anti-itch medication as pills too?

I am very interested in your case and would love to hear from you, maybe even upload pictures? I would need to be able to see exactly how the sores or patches look. It seems you are in a bad situation right now. I would love to help. Let me know if I can explain more or help more.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Christine Sauer
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itchiness In The Ankle And Calves

Hi, I am sorry this happened to you. I ve seen dry skin in the winter, especially around the legs, in many patients and always recommend that patients keep well hydrated (drink a lot) and use an unscented, mild lotion on their skin every day, especially on dry, itchy skin. I also have seen many cases of eczema and allergies. It is usually a hard nut to crack.In your case it seems to have progressed from just dry, itchy skin to eczema on your whole body? To wholly assess your question, I need more information: Are there any changes that pre-dated the start of the itching and red spots? Did you move? Get or have a pet? change your diet? Any other diseases or medications you are on? How old are you? Any opioids? Any allergies you are aware of? Does eczema, allergies or atopic dermatitis run in your family?What did you try? I assume all kinds of cortisone creams and topical creams, but what else? Do you taking anti-itch medication as pills too? I am very interested in your case and would love to hear from you, maybe even upload pictures? I would need to be able to see exactly how the sores or patches look. It seems you are in a bad situation right now. I would love to help. Let me know if I can explain more or help more. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Christine Sauer