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What Causes Itchy Shins And Calves At Nigh?

Hi, my name is Kiri and I m 40yrs old. I have extremely itchy shins and calves only, and it always is at night time, never in the day. I ve been to the doctor and got anti bacterial creams, I ve tried lotions over the counter, natural creams, but with no change. I ve looked at my diet, I eat loads of veges, chicken, fish, not much red meat. I like red and white wine, I m 62kg, I discovered the itchy shins and calves about 4yrs ago, and I m wondering if pregnancy had anything to do with it, any answers would be appreciated, thanks.
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,

Perhaps you have a dry skin over those areas. I suggest you to use a moisturizer regularly. In addition, I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10 mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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What Causes Itchy Shins And Calves At Nigh?

Hello, Perhaps you have a dry skin over those areas. I suggest you to use a moisturizer regularly. In addition, I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10 mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist