Moderate Itching - No Symptoms

[brandon576]

For about a month now, I've been scratching a lot more than I ever have in my life. I feel as if it started back when I bought and used Axe Armor 2-1 Shampoo and Conditioner. I have no redness, bumps or anything of that nature aside from redness after scratching. (which eventually goes away). My family has no history of health problems and my body is pretty durable with sickness. The only I allergy I know is of pollen.

The itching occurs moderately [and potentially extreme from my point of view] around my forearms, calves, upper back, and on my head. It usually happens oddly enough when I'm playing a video game or on my computer. (I suppose when I'm sitting up) Once I scratch, I relieve it, only for it to become more intense afterwards. I've tried ignoring it but sometimes I scratch on impulse without thinking and make it worse. I figured it pass but I'm still having issues with it.

I've tried finding a solution and the closest thing I found was kidney or liver failure which I doubt. I'm 19 and not a heavy drinker.

[brandon576]

Are there always visible signs of xerosis? Is it possible to not have any symptoms? My skin looks fine and as normal as before this started occuring. I've been able to control my scratching increasingly better and substantially, less itching.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Itchy skin that isn't accompanied by a rash, is most often caused by dry skin (xerosis). Dry skin usually results from environmental factors that you can wholly or partially control. These include hot or cold weather with low humidity levels, long-term use of air conditioning or central heating, and washing or bathing too much.

Other conditions cause itchy skin as well. Skin conditions internal diseases like liver and kidney disorders,diabetes, iron deficiency anemia, irritation and allergic reactions to chemicals,wool,soaps,cosmetics and certain foods  can cause itchy skin.

You can apply an anti-itch cream or lotion to the affected area. Oral antihistamine, such as Benadryl can also be used. You should take a comfortably cool bath and wear smooth-textured cotton clothing. You should choose mild soaps without dyes or perfumes and use a mild, unscented laundry detergent when washing clothes, towels and bedding.

Please take a second opinion from a dermatologist if the symptoms persist.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.

[brandon576]

PS: I've been considering using the shampoo again just in hopes of it all stopping.

[brandon576]

Yeah. I stopped about a month ago, when I realized it made my hair smell and I began noticing the itching. But the shampoo is the only thing that comes to mind that has changed - aside from no longer drinking orange soda (I don't need to drink something with 50g of sugar). As for my skin, it's soft/moist, no cracking, and doesn't look/feel flaky or ashy.

It looks completely the same as from before all the itching. I don't mean to cancel everything out but I can't even see stress as the culprit. Nothing upsetting has occurred. If anything, it's as if it's physiological but when ignored, it becomes extremely irritating for several seconds and seems just worth scratching.

And I forgot to add that the itching becomes severe around the back of the neck, stomach, and chest.

[willy851]

Might be a stupid question but did you stop using Axe?
Everyone on this planet and probably many others has allergies. The fact that most don't know what they are allergic to doesn't mean anything. Try playing in poison ivy, some people can.
Stress is the usual culprit for all over itchiness. The next would be dry skin. If your looking at liver failure, My guess is you're stressed out.
Dryer pads and fabric softeners are horrible products that cause numerous problems. Food allergies are another potential problem, always look for things that changed recently.