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    Feb 11, 2013, 08:54 AM
    Causes of itchy skin
    I have intchy skin.from head to toe.what really might be the problem the cause.allergex pills don't work.
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    Feb 11, 2013, 09:10 AM
    It could be food, medication, contact (wool, something similar), an illness, some sort of insect.

    Have you asked a Physician?
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    Feb 11, 2013, 04:36 PM
    I too have itchy skin, but I know why:
    I have had dry skin my whole life (I'm now 66).
    Right now mine itches more because it's winter. I have various ways to deal with winter dryness, including a little desktop humidifier that I made myself, unscented soap which I use sparingly on just parts of my body that really need it (and minimal showers if possible), unscented laundry detergent using the minimal amount and rinsing well, and wearing a layer of silk knit next to my skin, under other layers of polar fleece, no wool.
    In the summer I itch because I seem to be allergic to my own sweat. So I have to wash when I sweat. My scalp has a tough time too.
    I stay away from lotions except on my hands and face.

    OH, and hydrate! Drink tons. It really does work.

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