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Why My Legs Itch And Sting After Shower?

Every time I take a shower when I get out and put my clothes on my legs start to itch, and sting severely. I try and put lotion (a lot of lotion) and it does not seem to help. After about 20-30 minutes of the itching its goes away but it does happen every time I take a shower. I would like to know why this happens and how to help prevent it or help cure the itching and stinging.
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello dear,
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understood your concern.

It seems that you have been suffering from a condition called urticaria. It is an allergic conditon of skin due to a number of reasons like food, recent infection, environmental factors, seasonal change etc.
in your case, it is likely due to the salts in water that precipitate the itchy lesions.

I usually advise my such patients to take tablet levocetrizine 5 mg in night time for atleast 2 weeks.

As per details, this is my best advise for you. You may discuss this with your doctor. I am sure he/she will agree with my opinion.
Stay healthy.
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Why My Legs Itch And Sting After Shower?

Hello dear, Welcome to HCM. I have read your query and understood your concern. It seems that you have been suffering from a condition called urticaria. It is an allergic conditon of skin due to a number of reasons like food, recent infection, environmental factors, seasonal change etc. in your case, it is likely due to the salts in water that precipitate the itchy lesions. I usually advise my such patients to take tablet levocetrizine 5 mg in night time for atleast 2 weeks. As per details, this is my best advise for you. You may discuss this with your doctor. I am sure he/she will agree with my opinion. Stay healthy.