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- overweight;<\/li>\n
- hard physical labor;<\/li>\n
- hormonal drugs, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Diabetes mellitus or hyperthyroidism<\/strong>. Endocrine diseases often contribute to the development of itching in the legs. The patient's skin becomes less elastic, dry, spots appear on its surface.<\/li>\n
- Disturbances in the work of the nervous system<\/strong> (depression, nervous breakdown, anorexia, etc.). Unpleasant symptoms arise from a stressful environment or neuro-emotional shocks. Burning sensation disturbs the patient in the evening and at night, interferes with normal sleep. Also, the patient develops slight peeling and redness.<\/li>\n
- Certain skin conditions (atopic dermatitis or psoriasis). The main symptoms are redness, burning and rashes on the epidermis. With psoriasis, papules appear on the skin, which are very scaly. Atopic dermatitis is characterized by the appearance of bubbles filled with a clear liquid.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Varicose veins are often accompanied by itching<\/p>\n
It is not recommended to independently diagnose and begin treatment. In order to avoid complications, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist or allergist. He will collect the necessary tests and determine why the legs itch.<\/p>\n
Diabetes<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nIf a person develops diabetes mellitus, then the whole body will suffer, but the disease can manifest itself in the itching of a certain part of the body. Therefore, it is often the legs that itch with high blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n
To make the itching less intense, you can clean the blood, or use the following recipes:<\/p>\n
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Mix 200 ml of warm water with 2 diphenhydramine tablets and a teaspoon of baking soda. This composition should be used to treat the skin of the legs. This will help relieve itching for a while.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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You can wipe the dermis with apple or cucumber juice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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In the morning, on an empty stomach, you can drink a tablespoon of vegetable oil. You can also take it before bed, a few hours after your last meal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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In the evening, it is recommended to take baths with potato starch, or with a decoction of nettle.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Tea with black currant leaves, string and tricolor violets is useful for health. For two parts of currant leaves, take one part of a string and violets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You need to understand that none of the listed recipes will allow you to get rid of diabetes. All of them are aimed only at eliminating itching. Treatment of the disease comes down to controlling blood glucose levels. To do this, first of all, you need to work out your diet. It is useful to eat fresh berries (mountain ash, cranberries, gooseberries), celery, sorrel. Such products not only heal the body as a whole, but also improve the quality of the blood.<\/p>\n
Physiological causes of itchy skin of the feet<\/h2>\n
The development of itching can be influenced not only by diseases, but also by other factors. Physiological causes are much easier and faster to eliminate than pathological ones. Despite this, it is still worth seeing a doctor for help.<\/p>\n
If your feet itch for a long time, then household chemicals may be the cause. Overuse of harsh cleansers and cosmetics can lead to dry, flaky skin. Over time, small cracks and spots appear on the epidermis.<\/p>\n
Recommendation. As soon as you experience the above symptoms, try to stop using household chemicals. Pay more attention to nourishing and moisturizing the skin, apply natural masks (from cucumber, oils or clay) to the body.<\/p>\n
Also, itching of the lower extremities can appear for the following reasons:<\/p>\n
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- Failure to comply with the rules of personal hygiene.<\/li>\n
- Improper diet.<\/li>\n
- Side effects from the use of drugs.<\/li>\n
- Hypothermia of the legs. Most often, children and girls face this problem.<\/li>\n
- Insect bites.<\/li>\n
- The child's legs itch due to wearing synthetics. Itching can also occur in people with sensitive skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It is possible to eliminate physiological factors with the help of traditional medicine, but before that it is necessary to consult with your doctor.<\/p>\n
Phlebeurysm<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nIf for a long time a person suffers from varicose veins, then he may develop eczema and itching. Unpleasant sensations bother you regardless of the time of day. With varicose veins, changes are observed on the part of the skin. In those places where diseased veins pass, the skin becomes thinner, and constant scratching provokes the appearance of non-healing wounds.<\/p>\n
To reduce discomfort, you can use the following guidelines:<\/p>\n
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Wear stockings and shapewear.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Take long walks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Apply hormonal creams and ointments to the affected area.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If the itching bothers you strongly, then to eliminate it, you can use a mixture of lidocaine and vodka in the proportion of 4 ampoules to 50 ml. Application of the composition allows you to relieve itching for several hours.<\/p>\n
It is not recommended to use alkaline soap for washing your feet, as this will increase the itching. To normalize the acid-base balance of the skin, you can treat it with diluted boric acid or lemon juice.<\/p>\n
Pregnancy<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nItching in the lower extremities begins to bother some women, starting in the second half of pregnancy. Although this symptom is not common. Sometimes the skin on those parts of the legs where it itches most intensely becomes yellowish. Itching worsens, mainly at night.<\/p>\n
During gestation, the level of estrogen increases in the body of a pregnant woman. This leads to stagnation of bile. The accumulation of bile acids provokes itchy skin. If during such a period of her life a woman takes a blood test, then in the results of the study there will be a noticeable increase in the level of bilirubin and ALT.<\/p>\n
To make your legs itch less during pregnancy, you need to use the following recommendations:<\/p>\n
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Showers should be taken at least 2 times a day and even more often.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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After the bath, you should treat the skin with cosmetic oils or body milk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Activated charcoal should be taken once a day. For every 10 kg of weight, take 1 tablet of the drug.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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To reduce itching at the pharmacy, you can ask to sell a special talker.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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After consulting a doctor, you can take a course of medicines. It can be No-shpa or Carsil. These drugs help to normalize the liver.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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To combat dry skin, you can use products containing cocoa butter or aloe.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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While taking a bath, you can add softening agents to the water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Do not use skin care products that contain alcohol.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Most often, after the baby is born, the itching goes away. No drug should be taken without prior medical advice.<\/p>\n
Sometimes during pregnancy, itchy skin is caused by allergies. To eliminate its manifestations, it is necessary to follow a diet and exclude contact with potential allergens.<\/p>\n
Infectious lesions<\/h2>\n
Unpleasant itching in the legs at night or during the day can be a symptom of certain infectious skin diseases. The plantar parts begin to itch with parasitic, viral and fungal infections, and sometimes they combine, and the situation becomes even more complicated. In this case, the affected skin becomes the object of the development of bacteria, which causes itching.<\/p>\n
Mycoses of the foot<\/h3>\n
As already mentioned, the most common reason for itching of the lower extremities is mycosis. The exact type of fungal infection can only be identified by a dermatologist. Based on laboratory tests, the doctor can make an accurate diagnosis if this is a fungus or another disease.<\/p>\n
Along with itching, burning sensation, pain and even an unpleasant odor may appear on the feet. Infected skin becomes wet and cracks form on the soles. Also, the lesion spreads to the heels and areas between the toes. Pathogenic microbes develop on the affected skin, complicating the therapy process.<\/p>\n
Factors such as the following can contribute to the appearance of fungal infections:<\/p>\n
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- wearing cheap synthetic socks;<\/li>\n
- tight shoes made of low-quality materials;<\/li>\n
- excessive sweating;<\/li>\n
- poor personal hygiene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can catch a fungal infection in a public locker room, in the shower, or even walking barefoot on the grass or sand on the beach. People with weakened immune systems and diabetics are more susceptible to mycoses than others, due to which the feet itch, especially at night.<\/p>\n
Parasites on the skin<\/h3>\n
When the feet itch severely, it sometimes indicates a scabies mite. Tiny nodular lesions and rashes appear on the skin. You can become infected by contact with a sick person or by using common household items.<\/p>\n
In this case, the itching of the feet and soles of the feet is especially severe at night. The reason for the unusual phenomenon is related to the life cycle of the tick. If the foot itches badly and a rash occurs, you will need the help of a doctor in the clinic. If the doctor identifies microscopic parasites in the scraping, the dermatologist will prescribe an effective therapy.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nViral diseases<\/h3>\n
On the soles of the feet, itching can occur simultaneously with the appearance of a rough outgrowth. The so-called papilloma virus under certain conditions (high humidity, poor hygiene, weakening of the immune defense) leads to the formation of warts on the feet. At first, the feet only itch, but then there is severe pain.<\/p>\n
Allergic reasons<\/h3>\n
There is also allergic itching of the feet for various reasons. It is accompanied by swelling, redness, and a rash. The situation is aggravated by household chemicals, low-quality cosmetics, synthetic clothing and even pet hair.<\/p>\n
If your feet itch due to allergies, you need to determine what exactly causes the reaction. By limiting contact with allergens and taking antihistamines, you can relieve itching.<\/p>\n
The child's legs itch<\/h2>\n
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- Disturbances in the work of the nervous system<\/strong> (depression, nervous breakdown, anorexia, etc.). Unpleasant symptoms arise from a stressful environment or neuro-emotional shocks. Burning sensation disturbs the patient in the evening and at night, interferes with normal sleep. Also, the patient develops slight peeling and redness.<\/li>\n