Itching after gout swelling goes down is usually not normal. If itching occurs after the swelling of gout subsides, it is necessary to consider whether there are physiological factors such as dry skin, or pathological factors such as allergies and infections. 1. Physiological factors: due to dry skin, lack of sebum, resulting in itching, but also rough skin, tightness and other symptoms, serious cases can occur cracking. 2. Pathologic factors: (1) Infection: gout patients often have arthritis, and the persistent inflammatory response may lead to a decrease in body resistance, which is prone to bacterial, fungal, viral and other pathogen infections. (2) Allergic reaction: due to the use of allopurinol tablets, febuxostat tablets and other drugs, can cause allergic adverse reactions, manifested as skin rashes, cough, bronchospasm and other manifestations, and in severe cases, even the emergence of severe drug rashes, respiratory distress and other life-threatening. Gout patients who have itchy skin, especially with the rash, it is recommended to the regular hospital in time to find out the cause, follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.