Many people complain to doctors that their legs itch, but the reasons for this itching are completely different, so you can not do without a clear diagnosis. Often itchy hands and feet for a very banal reason - due to dry skin, poor hydration, and insufficient exfoliation of the epidermis when washing. In this situation, it is not difficult to cope with the problem yourself by changing the shower gel, buying a normal washcloth and good moisturizers.
Dry skin : When your feet itch due to dry skin, it is recommended to use scrubs in the shower, as well as a massaging hard washcloth. After the completion of water procedures, the skin of the legs should be well lubricated with a moisturizer, and it is advisable to use body oils that have a nourishing effect every other day. To prevent dryness, it is necessary to drink daily from two liters of water, so that the skin, as if from the inside, maintains its tone.
Circulatory disturbance : If your foot itches on the inside of the knee, or in the shin area, the cause may be circulatory failure. And in this situation, you will have to unlearn from throwing legs on legs while sitting, since such a pose significantly affects the blood circulation in the lower extremities. Itching in the legs is often felt in the initial stages of varicose veins, while enlarged veins are still difficult to visually observe.
For this reason, it is recommended to do gymnastics daily, walk more and be more active, do not sit still and strengthen blood vessels. You should completely abandon the habit of smoking, forget about the consumption of alcohol, fatty and overly spicy foods, eliminating the negative effects on blood vessels. To ensure a good flow of lymph and blood, you need to regularly perform foot massage.
If the legs itch with varicose veins, and the itching becomes truly unbearable, it is necessary to prevent blood stasis and relieve the outflow. The only way out is to use bandages or to wear special compression golf all day long. In parallel, it is advisable to use the anti-allergic ointments prescribed by the doctor , and the ideal solution is to contact a phlebologist who will perform an ultrasound of the veins and prescribe the optimal treatment.
Allergy : In some situations, a person has itchy feet due to an allergy or reaction to any medication. For example, women who use contraceptives sometimes feel itching in the area of the inner side of the knee, at different times. To get rid of such allergic reactions, you need to consult your gynecologist, change the method of contraception. Itching can be caused by completely different drugs, so before taking medications, you need to read the description of side effects.
Fungal infections : The cause of unpleasant sensations is often a fungus that can be infected by wearing someone else’s clothing, visiting the pool and sauna, and in other ways. For timely detection of the presence of a fungal infection, it is recommended that you immediately contact a dermatologist, who after examination and examination will prescribe suitable antibiotics and various ointments.
To prevent the risk of infection with a fungus, you need not to wear dubious things, and even wash new clothes after purchase, first steam them and then steam them well or iron them with a hot iron. Often, the exact cause of the itch is not immediately possible to identify, therefore, to eliminate it, you will have to visit several doctors at once - an allergist, dermatologist and phlebologist. And the prevention of such a problem becomes a healthy life, compliance with hygiene requirements, visiting a doctor with the slightest symptoms of allergic reactions.