Itchy calves need to be treated according to the cause, common causes include contact dermatitis, dry skin, fungal infections, etc. Medications that can be used include antihistamines, glucocorticosteroids, moisturizers, antifungal medications, and so on.
1 contact dermatitis: if the patient’s skin in the calf area comes into contact with certain stimulating or sensitizing substances, it may lead to itching of the skin, which will be accompanied by rashes and redness. Topical glycerine lotion, compound dexamethasone acetate cream and other drugs can be used, coupled with oral antihistamine treatment, the main drugs include loratadine and so on.
2. Dry skin: If the environment is dry, or the skin is dehydrated, it can lead to dry skin, causing itching symptoms. You can apply urea ointment, vitamin E ointment and other emollient drugs on the skin to relieve it.
3. Fungal infections: Fungal infections can lead to itchy calf skin, accompanied by purplish-red rashes, skin thickening and other phenomena. Ketoconazole, miconazole and other drugs can be used externally, if necessary, with oral itraconazole capsules and other antifungal drug treatment.
Itchy calves may also be caused by other reasons, such as eczema, diabetic complications, etc., should promptly consult a doctor, do a systematic examination and diagnosis of active treatment, the above drugs should be strictly in accordance with the doctor’s prescription medication.