Itchy legs, the more you scratch, the more itchy it may be hives, pruritus and other causes, according to the different causes of the disease can take topical drugs, oral medication and other ways of treatment.
1. Urticaria: It is an allergic reaction caused by many factors, accompanied by itching, and the more you scratch, the more itchy. The first step is to find and avoid allergens. It can be treated with topical glycerite lotion and oral anti-allergy drugs such as loratadine.
2. Pruritus: It is a kind of skin disease with only itchy skin without primary lesions. The most common cause is dry skin, and other factors such as neuropsychiatric factors, systemic diseases, pregnancy, drugs or food, climate change, work and living environment, living habits, clothing worn close to the body can cause itching.
It is necessary to clarify whether there are systemic diseases and timely treatment, avoid local stimulation, avoid eating irritating food. Topical glycerine lotion, lidocaine cream, etc., can also be used externally tacrolimus ointment or short-term topical glucocorticoids such as mometasone furoate to relieve symptoms. Systemic medication can be used antihistamines such as loratadine, calcium, vitamin C and so on.
Itchy legs the more you scratch the more itchy may also be caused by other reasons, you should go to the hospital in time to improve the examination, clear the cause of the disease, standardized treatment under the guidance of a professional physician. Follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication.