Itchy legs all the time, may be eczema, contact dermatitis, pruritus, etc., can be improved through the treatment of topical medications, oral medications and other treatments.
1. Eczema: patients with eczema on the legs will appear on the legs itchy all the time, the treatment can be topical dexamethasone ointment, halometasone ointment and other glucocorticoid drugs. Itchy significant people can take oral loratadine, cetirizine and other antihistamines to treat.
2. Contact dermatitis: contact dermatitis can occur when the legs are exposed to irritating or allergic substances, accompanied by itching symptoms, the treatment can be applied locally to glycerine lotion, tacrolimus ointment, budesonide ointment and other medications for treatment, but also oral loratadine, cetirizine and other medications to relieve itching.
3. Pruritus: it can be associated with dry skin, neuropsychiatric factors, systemic diseases, etc. It will appear that the legs have been itching, but there is no primary rash. Topical medication is based on moisturizing, nourishing and relieving itching, and can be used externally with glycerite lotion, lidocaine cream, tacrolimus ointment and other medications. When accompanied by anxiety and depression, oral tricyclic antidepressants such as doxepin or amitriptyline can be used for treatment.
In addition to the above diseases, other factors can also cause patients to appear on the legs have been itching symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, to identify the causes, please doctor to be disposed of, the specific use of medication need to comply with the doctor’s instructions.