The common causes of itchy calves include urticaria, insect bite dermatitis, eczema and so on. It is necessary to clarify the cause of the disease and then use the appropriate medication to treat it.
1. Urticaria: In addition to the symptoms of itchy itchy legs, this disease also has symptoms such as windsock, angioedema, uneven skin surface. For treatment, antihistamines can be used, such as fexofenadine, ebastine, etc.; if the symptoms are severe, glucocorticoid therapy, such as dianabed cream, hydrocortisone cream, etc. is also needed.
2. Insect bite dermatitis: In addition to the itchy scratching, this disease also has papules, petechiae, red rash and other symptoms. For treatment, glucocorticoids can be used externally, such as hydrocortisone cream, mometasone furoate ointment, etc.; oral antihistamine treatment, such as loratadine, cetirizine and so on.
3. Eczema: Eczema patients are often accompanied by erythema, papules, papules, vesicles and other symptoms. Treatment, glucocorticoids can be used externally anti-inflammatory anti-itch treatment, such as Dinaid cream, mometasone furoate ointment, etc.; itching is obvious, you can use antipruritic drugs, such as glycerite lotion, zinc oxide ointment, etc.; can also be taken orally antihistamines, such as chlordiazepoxide, cetirizine and so on.
It is recommended that patients go to the dermatology department of regular hospitals to clarify the cause of the disease, and reasonable treatment under the guidance of the doctor. When using medication, strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, not blindly self-medication.