What Causes Itching Sensation On The Upper Legs?

Posted on Sat, 20 Aug 2016

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Question : hi i am having frequent itchiness on my upper legs for about 3 days. I scratched really hard and noticed petachie. It's just where I scratched and not noticing them anywhere else. ..I have noticed that I'm seeing hives on certain parts of my body.

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to allergic reaction to some thing you exposed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to allergic reaction to some thing you exposed.
Do you got exposed to some thing unusual recently. ?
Do you had any unusual foods or food from outside. ?

Taking antihistamines like cetrizine ( zyrtec ) once daily for 5 to 7 days will be helpful. You can also apply calamine lotion for local application on the itchy area.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar