Do You Itch All Over?
Tuesday June 26, 2007
Itching is a common reason for people to see an allergist. Many of those with itching have a rash, others do not. Some people suffer from itching for many years, while others have symptoms for only a few days or weeks. So, what causes an itch to occur? Why do some people itch from head to toe, while others itch only in certain areas?
Of the patients I see in my clinic for itching, I am able to find a cause in the majority. Even better, I can prescribe treatments to make the itch lessen, and in many cases, go away completely. If you, or someone you know, has a problem with itching or a rash that won't go away, read the following articles, then see your doctor. You too can be itch free in no time!
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My mother has seen countless doctors she is itchy all over very day and at night.She does have a auto-immune disorder,heart problems,shes sleepy all the time, and on meds.For 3 years she has itched day and night she has these open wounds they bleed.It’s not molluscum contagiosum or morgellons or physial urticaria or anything common like body lice.Can you help us,what may this be?
I itch very bad all over. It seems to be worse in the middle of the night. I wake up 2 to 3 in the morning itching so bad that I cant go to sleep. I have used Eucerin body wash and lotion but it may help some but not very good. I have seen a doctor that prescribed a hydracordizone cream and hydroxyzine pills. I take the pills before I go to bed but sometime is helps and sometimes not. I dont have any rash just really ithcy skin. I dont medications, I have used same soap, detergent, nothing has changed. What can I do? Do I need to see a dermitologist?
Kimberly and Barrett: You both should rule out allergies first. I did this myself and after that and itching like mad for 3 months went to my general doctor. I explained the symptoms and he did some liver blood work, liver biopsy, and then I was diagnosed with PBC. Itching is a common symptom of liver disease. Early diagnosis is very important as it is with many conditions.
I’ve been itching for like a month, and there are red bumps on my legs, arms, stomach, and back. I dont know what it is. I looked up a lot of things and nothing looks like this. I’ve been to the doctor and he gave me some pills that didnt work. There on my hand and it looks like my hand is very dry.. I tried to put lotion on it, and baby powder. I really wanna get rid of this itch. I can’t stand it any more. Please help me.
I also have the same problem. I had it about 10 years ago and went to numerous specialists and they found nothing. It eventually went away. It’s weird because it seems to happen around change of seasons. I have it again now and it is driving me NUTS. I have Hydroxyzaine but it no longer helps at all. I do not sleep at night and at work I scratch myself all day. I am going back to the doctor tomorrow in hopes that she will run those liver test that Chad suggested. I never thought I would say it but I hope it is my liver in a way so I know I am not losing my mind.
All of you should find out if you have allergies. I have been itching all over for some time. It drives me crazy. I started getting a cough that would not go away and was finall diagnosed with asthma caused by allergies. When I take allergy medication I do not itch.
I read Chris’ comment and feel better knowing that someone else has a similar situation. My itchiness began a bit more than 10 years ago. It comes and goes, but this bout has been the most severe, in itchiness & duration. I have seen doctors about it several years ago, but nothing came of it. This time I saw a dermatologist and I am on the first round of drugs, which didn’t help much. I hope to find some relief in the next drug he prescribed. The itch is enough to drive someone mad! Just as someone else posted, I would be happy to be told I have kidney or liver disease just so I know what is causing the itch. I sympathize with all of you!