Hello,
You are suffering from
cellulitis of the lower legs. You are diabetic. Presently, you are itching very bad on the torso. A person with
diabetes should not ignore itchy skin. Dry, irritated, or itchy skin is likely to be infected more easily. People with diabetes may not be able to fight off infections as compared to those who do not have the condition.
Persistent itching is uncomfortable and leads to excessive scratching, which can cause infection, discomfort, and pain. Avoid touching and scratching. Control your blood glucose levels to normal at all costs. Itching is often a symptom of
diabetic polyneuropathy or
peripheral neuropathy, a condition that develops when diabetes leads to
nerve damage. Get clinically examined by a
neurologist, get all required blood, imaging and Nerve conduction tests done. Get treated.
Side effects of doxycycline is rash with flat lesions, itching and other symptoms. Since you are uncomfortable you should consult with your treating doctor so that the medicine can be replaced with another that suits you better. Cellulitis causes bacterial
skin infection associated with inflammation and swelling. Itching is not caused by cellulitis. Take care of your hygiene , wear soft cotton clothes.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician