Itchy Leg Skin: What to Do When Scratching Causes Blood Marks

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the issue of severe itching on the legs that leads to scratching and subsequent blood marks. Participants explore potential causes, remedies, and the importance of seeking professional medical advice.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the appropriate response to severe itching that causes bleeding.
  • Another suggests that identifying the cause of the itch is crucial and advises against scratching, recommending an ice-pack for numbing relief.
  • A third participant notes that severe itching can stem from various issues, ranging from dry skin or allergies to more serious conditions like parasitic infections, and mentions that scratching can exacerbate the problem.
  • This participant also recommends using benzocaine antiseptic spray instead of anti-itch creams due to the presence of bleeding.
  • One participant mentions that the itching occurs specifically at night after showering.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of not diagnosing conditions online and advises consulting a physician if the issue is concerning.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of seeking medical advice and the potential risks of scratching. However, there are multiple competing views regarding the causes and appropriate remedies for the itching.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the lack of specific diagnoses and the dependence on individual experiences. The recommendations provided are based on personal opinions rather than established medical guidelines.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing severe itching, those seeking home remedies for skin irritation, and readers interested in discussions about skin conditions and their management.

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So itchy that scratching causes blood marks. What to do?
 
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What is the cause of the itch? The best thing is not to scratch, as this makes the condition worse. You can try to calm down the area with an ice-pack as this will have a numbing effect.
 
We cannot really diagnose problems here - severe itchies can arise from something as simple as dry skin or an allergy, to something exotic like parasitic ascarid worms.

And Monique is right, you may have made something that may have started out insigificant into a problem by scratching the heck out of it. There are anti-itch creams like hydrocortisone, but now that you are bleeding, that's bad idea. Try a benzocaine antiseptic spray.

If it persists, see a physician.
 
It happens at night, after showering.
 
We don't diagnose things online. If it concerns you, see a doctor, please.
 

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