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Forearms And Leg Itchy, Scratching Makes It Worse, Whole Body Itches

Extreme itchy sensations in my forearms and lower legs. Causing me to scratch until it bleeds . Takes months to heal and then I have to be vigilent in not scratching so as to not cause more damage to my skin . The itching sensation is painful and mostly in these areas, but I also have a general itching from the bottom of my feet to the top of my head.
Sat, 28 Dec 2013
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Hi. With all the history you have provide , i hope you have visited the Specialist Doctor called a Dermatologist. If it is taking months to heal, have you tested for blood sugar?
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Forearms And Leg Itchy, Scratching Makes It Worse, Whole Body Itches

Hi. With all the history you have provide , i hope you have visited the Specialist Doctor called a Dermatologist. If it is taking months to heal, have you tested for blood sugar?