This is something I’m a little embarrassed to talk about but it’s been bothering me for a while now. I have this itch thing going on. My hands and feet specifically. Mostly my feet. No, it’s not athletes foot. Trust me, I know what that is and this is different. This is just…itchy. And it drives.me.completely.insane.
It mostly happens at night. I thought it was because the weather has been so hot and dry and that I had no moisture left in my skin. So every night, one of my bedtime rituals is to put that Goldbond lotion on my feet. That certainly helped my cracked heels but it did nothing for my itchiness. So I bought some Aveeno stuff for itches. Supposedly that would stop the itch. When I felt the itch coming on, I’d put the cream on and then lotion but by the time I did that, I’d nearly scratched a hole in my skin. It’s the bottom of my foot, the top of my foot, the big toe, the second toe… it’s never in the same place twice! Sometimes it’s the ankle. I started wondering if something was biting me but the husband and kid are fine. It’s weird.
Every now and then, one or both of my palms will itch. Yesterday at work my left wrist near the palm started to itch. I scratched it red. Luckily, I was wearing long sleeves so I could hide it. But it nearly made me crazy.
I can’t figure out what the problem is. I’ve tried wearing sock, not wearing socks, wearing hose, not wearing hose. Putting lotion on before bed, in the morning, etc. etc. etc. NOTHING seems to keep the itch at bay. I’ve scratched myself raw in some places. It’s terrible.
So. I’m open to suggestions. Anyone have any thoughts on the matter? Any similar situation where you tried something that actually worked? I’m desperate.
Witch hazel will help. You can dab it on during the day, but soak your feet and hands in it at night, dry off thoroughly, and then use the Aveeno. If you have to, use Benadryl for a day or two. Drink chamomile tea (iced can be really good). Stay away from dairy and cheese for a few days. That should get everything levelled out again.
Does it leave dry scaly patches? Sounds like eczema, due to an allergy. Leave off chocolate too and red wine. Aged cheese, chocolate, and red wine are the three things most likely to cause allergies.
Mom, no scaly patches. That’s what’s weird.
I’ll try those suggestions!
I have a place like that on my back. Random severe itching, and no matter how you scratch, it doesn’t stop. Seems to be related to some nerve damage. You may want to go have a chiropractor check you over. Be sure to find a good one. After having some adjustments done the itching in that spot on my back has lessened. Still there sometimes. But I did find out I have some pretty severe disc compression. He fussed at me for not getting there sooner. 🙄
Time to go see the dermatologist. Its most likely coming from inside you.