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What Could Cause Itching On The Legs?

Hi itching like mad. Started about ten days ago on legs, now on arms. I'm 41, diabetic, started metformin about 6 weeks ago. No one else in family suffering. Not changed any lotions or laundry products etc. itching so hard causing underlying rash. Driving me mad
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Itching among diabetics is very common complain.
Take antihistamine like cetrizine or Benadryl as and when required.
If body skin is dry, apply Vaseline or branded moisturizing lotion.
Keep diabetes under control.
Ok and take care.
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What Could Cause Itching On The Legs?

Hi, Itching among diabetics is very common complain. Take antihistamine like cetrizine or Benadryl as and when required. If body skin is dry, apply Vaseline or branded moisturizing lotion. Keep diabetes under control. Ok and take care.