I have been experiencing itchy skin on my back for about 3 weeks. I initially thought I had some sort of fungus...essentially athletes foot or similar...but the symptoms were not localized in the "usual" places. My skin is not dry and I don't have obvious visible signs except irritation caused by scratching. Although the symptoms vary in intensity, the itching can be quite severe-to the point that it keeps me from sleeping and is a very big distraction when I'm awake. I am scratching my back to the point that my skin is becoming very irritated-even causing minor bleeding. I visited a dermatologist who was not able to identify any obvious cause such as dermatitis, scabies or the like. The doctor prescribed an antihistamine but that only provides modest relief if any. I take a couple of medications but I have not taken any drugs for a very long time......and have never had any similar response before. As such, the doctor does not think the symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction to medicine anyway. I'm at about my wits end. The symptoms are extremely annoying. I'd appreciate any advice on what I might do to understand the cause and treat this.

Why are people just viewing and reading only without commenting. The Nairalanders I know are better than these ones.

Jonwesley:
Why are people just viewing and reading only without commenting. The Nairalanders I know are better than these ones.

sorry about that.... The best thing is to change your bedsheets and you source of water for bath.

Jonwesley:
I have been experiencing itchy skin on my back for about 3 weeks. I initially thought I had some sort of fungus...essentially athletes foot or similar...but the symptoms were not localized in the "usual" places. My skin is not dry and I don't have obvious visible signs except irritation caused by scratching. Although the symptoms vary in intensity, the itching can be quite severe-to the point that it keeps me from sleeping and is a very big distraction when I'm awake. I am scratching my back to the point that my skin is becoming very irritated-even causing minor bleeding. I visited a dermatologist who was not able to identify any obvious cause such as dermatitis, scabies or the like. The doctor prescribed an antihistamine but that only provides modest relief if any. I take a couple of medications but I have not taken any drugs for a very long time......and have never had any similar response before. As such, the doctor does not think the symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction to medicine anyway. I'm at about my wits end. The symptoms are extremely annoying. I'd appreciate any advice on what I might do to understand the cause and treat this.

APART FROM REPLACING THE BED SPREAD AND WATER,ADD MARINA SPA TO YOUR BATHING WATER

Lawrittanneka68:
APART FROM REPLACING THE BED SPREAD AND WATER,ADD MARINA SPA TO YOUR BATHING WATER

Wow, oh! Aiit. Thanks so much, Happy new year!

Apply coconut oil.

Jonwesley:
I have been experiencing itchy skin on my back for about 3 weeks. I initially thought I had some sort of fungus...essentially athletes foot or similar...but the symptoms were not localized in the "usual" places. My skin is not dry and I don't have obvious visible signs except irritation caused by scratching. Although the symptoms vary in intensity, the itching can be quite severe-to the point that it keeps me from sleeping and is a very big distraction when I'm awake. I am scratching my back to the point that my skin is becoming very irritated-even causing minor bleeding. I visited a dermatologist who was not able to identify any obvious cause such as dermatitis, scabies or the like. The doctor prescribed an antihistamine but that only provides modest relief if any. I take a couple of medications but I have not taken any drugs for a very long time......and have never had any similar response before. As such, the doctor does not think the symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction to medicine anyway. I'm at about my wits end. The symptoms are extremely annoying. I'd appreciate any advice on what I might do to understand the cause and treat this.

Pls, how did you solve this?

arabmoney14:

Pls, how did you solve this?

I changed the bedspread and my bathing soap. Because I sweat at that area of my back I have decided to allow the window on my side to be open to allow fresh air in even if it's cold at night that may not be okay with my spouse. She covers herself with the duvet on such cold nights while I could lay bare all through the night. It's vanished and my back is clear from the irritation and itching now.

Jonwesley:


I changed the bedspread and my bathing soap. Because I sweat at that area of my back I have decided to allow the window on my side to be open to allow fresh air in even if it's cold at night that may not be okay with my spouse. She covers herself with the duvet on such cold nights while I could lay bare all through the night. It's vanished and my back is clear from the irritation and itching now.

OK, thanks