Dry Skin
Dry skin is the most common cause of itchy skin.
Known medically asxerosis, dry skin belongs to the pruriceptive category of itching.
Dry skin shows up when the skin lacks moisture and becomes dehydrated.
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Dermatitis often also causes a rash or discolored (a change in skin tone), irritated skin.
Allergic Reactions
Certainallergenscan lead to extremely itchy legs.
When an allergic reaction occurs, the skin will feel intensely itchy, and a rash will develop.
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Although itching isnt a typical symptom of poor circulation, it can be.
This, in turn, can cause the legs to become itchy.
Related Health Conditions
Various other types of disease can also cause itchy legs to occur.
Skin Conditions
Skin conditions are another likely culprit behind the itchy sensation in your legs.
There are several types of skin conditions that lead to itch.
The symptom itself may be mild or severe and can be accompanied by a rash.
Skin needs nutrients to keep it healthy.
How to Treat Itchy Legs
Treating itchy legs depends highly on the cause.
Home Remedies
Itchy legs can often be relieved using items you have on hand.
Treatment may include a topical prescription to help manage and control itching flare-ups.
Your healthcare provider will recommend treatment if the itch stems from a systemic (whole-body) condition.
Prevention
Some causes of itchy legs are preventable.
For example, itchy skin because of an allergic reaction can be prevented by avoiding allergens.
Razor burn and ingrown hairs can be prevented by using proper shaving techniques.
In this case, you should schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider.
You’ll likely be able to treat the itch at home using moisturizing agents to help heal dry skin.
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