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What Causes Severe Itching On The Legs?
Hello, I wanted to know what could be the cause of itchy skin on my legs. This started occuring about two weeks ago. It itches mostly at night. I frequently also wash my legs at night with soap. The spots look internal. There is no pain or anything, just itchiness.
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
Hi,
Thanks for the query.. I understand your concern.
Such itching on legs is most of the times due to fungal infection.. following sweating &damp skin due to wearing tight fitting,synthetic clothes.
Daily cleaaning with soap &water . Throygh drying . Using loose cotton clothes &application of antifungal skin dusting powder/ointment would help.
If no relief,consult a skin soecialist for oral medicines.
Thanks.
Thanks for the query.. I understand your concern.
Such itching on legs is most of the times due to fungal infection.. following sweating &damp skin due to wearing tight fitting,synthetic clothes.
Daily cleaaning with soap &water . Throygh drying . Using loose cotton clothes &application of antifungal skin dusting powder/ointment would help.
If no relief,consult a skin soecialist for oral medicines.
Thanks.
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