itchy legs!

[pagey3]

Recently after every time I shower I am getting itchy legs - especially after I shave them.

I bought new shower gel, so stopped using that and went back to dove soap, but still itchy.

I bought a new exfoliating mitt, its no different from the ones I usually buy except that it's new, could that be it?

I tried running cold water over my legs after showers which helps a little, but they still itch like mad for half hour after - and after swimming, especially the ankles and backs of my legs! any ideas why or how to stop it?

I was late for a birthday party last week because I had to sit for half hour rubbing frozen peas on my legs - its getting really annoying!

thanks guys x

[Champagne]

Do you moisturise after showering, pagey? I get itchy back and legs after a shower or bath and it's because my skin is too dry. If you've had your legs out in the sun it could explain it. Try using cocoa butter or an aftersun moisturiser.

[caz21]

I get that too! I was told it was a type of eczema, but it could also be an allergy to your bathing products? or maybe due to the heat?

My advise is not to rub or scratch as for me anyway it makes it worse and red! i wouldnt use the shower mit on the area for similar reasons, try using some cream for soothing things like eczema to see if it helps!

(When i say eczema i dont mean bright red and itchy just same looking as normal but just super itchy!)

[pagey3]

yep the worst I had it (the frozen peas incident) I used the scrubbing mitt, put on shaving foam and shaved them and then washe dit off and moisturised as normal - I moisturise all over after every shower and have used same moisturiser for years!

could well be the heat - I may keep some cocoa butter in the fridge that may be of some comfort!

[unruliejulie]

I always itch all over after a bath or shower. I have reasd that its because the water is hot. Don't know the reason though.

[genthon]

I get itchy legs too. It is like a form of torture especially at night. My GP advise LOTS and LOTS of moisturising any sort will do. Certainly helps

[katcaf1985]

sounds like dry skin, which i get. I find theat intuition razors are very good as they have a balm around the blade. Also palmers coco butter lotion is excellent as well as nutrogena norweigan formula body lotion for very dry skin

[kind lady]

My daughter suffered from exreme distress after showering or bathing from itchy legs and sometimes arms as well. No visible rash, or allergies apparent.

The problem has gone now that we have installed an electronic water scale preventer to the incoming water main which works like a dream. It cost less than �40 and it's well worth it not to see her suffer any more.

Perhaps this would work for you too.

These gadgets do not alter the chemistry of the water but simply change the shape of the scale molecules so that they wash away rather than cling to surfaces, seems to work on people too. All that's needed is an electric socket somewhere near to the water pipes, you then wind two pieces of wire around the pipe, switch on and leave it to work its magic.