Hi Everyone,
For awhile now my whole body been itching as it starts only at night when ever i wanted to sleep i feel my whole body begin itching include my penis also begin itching till it has spot all around and since i can't take it no more i locate a pharmacy where i explain how the itching does me, i was given meds i started using almost for a week i see no different i locate different pharmacy and i was given another meds which still didn't work, now i cant stay where people are as this itching started happening the whole day morning,after,evening,night. which it keep itching me including my whole penis am just so fedup with all this and i don't know what the caused might be. If there's anyone out there who's willing to help me i'd really appreciate that and note am 21yrs old. please somebody help me.
Whole body itching all over! Please help?
Question posted by Peter1010 on 14 Dec 2013
Last updated on 4 October 2020 by Greglorius
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I will give a reply that is seldom referred to. Demodex mites are invisible to the naked eye the same as chiggers are. If others around you are experiencing this same symptom, that could be your problem. If it is a demodex problem, they should wash off in the shower or bath.
There was a middle-aged man caring for his mom. They had a demodex problem. Everybody he saw considered his problem as fictitious, sadly. He was covered in so many mites, others in the same room would begin itching. His primary doctors felt it was imagined, and even said after talking to him, he was so convincing that they also were imagining it, feeling itchy. There are some fairly recent studies showing demodex mites on humans, and generally have reported 20% infestation of 20 year olds, 50% of 50 year olds, and 70% on 70 year olds. Others have found even higher levels.
Since they both had the problem, it provided interesting evidence. He and his mom sat separately and not visible to each other, and each time the mother began itching, the son began itching his face, his nose, inside his nose, his hair, his arm pits. There was no way for them to be influencing each other. Also, on examination with a hand-held very strong microscopic magnifying glass, they were covered in mites.
If you note any similarity to this, I would see someone who is familiar with mite infestation in humans. A dermatologist should be able to examine your hairline and other areas for such things as this. If not, find someone who can.
I had intense itching on red spots that would come and go on the torso and chest, and inner side of my arms. I tried everything from creams to cortisone to relief the symptoms for 18 months. I had some symptoms of onset of a fever blister so I took 2 pills of Acyclovir one night and two in the morning. It clear all the itching in my whole body! I don’t know what was causing my eczema but I am cured! I hope this helps someone else.
Laundry detergent can be a problem. Use "free" detergent, and always run through an additional wash/rinse cycle. This helps me.
Try going to your Dr. and get a referral for photo therapy. I have similar issues but am a female. They diagnosed me with Prurigo Nodularis & Eczema. Photo Therapy is like a stand up Tanning Booth with intense UV rays for less than a minute in treatment. You take off all your clothes, make sure you put moisturizer on your whole body before treatment and go in usually about 3 times a week. Very short visits. But it works.
If you can, see a doctor. I had a similar problem and was diagnosed with a lymphoma. Under treatment for that, it has improved.
I have been dealing with this problem on and off for many years. I will literally itch all over my body, every square inch! My doctor put me on a strict grouping of medications that actually help. I’m not sure if I can list the medication and the dosages. So if it gets blocked, I apologize. I wasn’t sure of this policy. He put me on
• Zertek or Allegra 10mg 2 pills at bedtime and 2 pills every morning or Benadryl(but benadryl is shorter acting, so you would need to take it more often.
• Ranitidine 150 mg 1 twice a day.
• Quercetin (herbal supplement) 1000mg twice a day.
This has helped me before. I just started it again and I am already seeing improvement. The doctor did tell me that water is my enemy. I shouldn’t soak in a hot tub or jacuzzi It leaches out all your natural oils. So, short, quick shower. Always use a type of lotion. He recommended Ceraphil lotion put generous amount all over your body after shower. I hope this helps all of you! You should probably check with your doctor before starting such a strong group of antihistamines. I am not a medical professional. Take at your own risk.
Same here. I went to Kaiser and they found I had a low level lymphoma that may be the cause. On treatment (chemo, etc.) the itching has decreased so far about 50 per cent.
Get a patchtesting done for allergies! I went through it for 4 years being diagnosed with all sorts,, I feel your pain it’s horrible especially when you don’t know what is causing it, your in a constant worry, ! Had patch testing done and was allergic to Methylisothiazolinone(mi) it’s in nearly all our products as a preservative, as soon as I found out and kept away the itching went, Hope this helps and hope you get it sorted soon
Moisturize!!! I have had occasional bouts of perhaps the worst itch imaginable for years and the best solution I’ve found is to moisturize.
Cook some broccoli, and Eat broccoli, or make your own bread and add lots of honey. To make the bread use king aurthur's whole wheat flour, california olive ranch olive oil, and pink salt, and water. Bake for 20 minutes in an olive oil greased pan. Then after it is done, put lots of honey on it. I find that this keeps me from itching, otherwise I wouldn't eat it, since people have bad things to say about bread. I think it's the honey, but i dont like to eat honey by itself so I don't know for sure if the honey by itself will stop the itching. I used to eat beans, and lentils all the time, collards, sweet potatoes, regular potatoes. I find that the itching is just your body telling me, you have to eat broccoli, or honey too. I'm still looking for other methods, so I don't have to eat bread, but this works for sure.
Hi! - I have had this problem for a few years. It could be the detergent or fabric softener you use. New bedding - cotton to polyester or the other way?
For me believe it or not - I am deficient in Vitamin D3. When I take a D3 pill, I do not itch at night. If I miss a few days of taking vitamin I itch all over. Have your Dr. check your vitamin levels.
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I've had this problem for over a year now. I itch mostly at night, but last year, I was scratching so much that I had cuts all over my legs and arms. I wasn't and am still not on any pain meds, or any medication at all. I took a bunch of tests, but nothing came up. I'm still itchy. The only "relief" I get is by taking a boiling hot shower. The "relief" lasts a little while. I pray myself to sleep after the shower. About once or twice a month, I take two antihistamine pills. That's usually the best sleep I get out of the month. It's brutal. I don't want to be around people because I'm always scratching. I was at the movies two days ago. I scratched throughout the movie. I've tried changing my detergent a few times, using no shampoo or conditioner, stopped using body soap. I really don't know what to do anymore...
In my 50's I became allergic to environmental allergens, mold/mildew, pollen, grasses & it manifests with itching all over my body. Icing, antihistamines helps for a few hours. Sometimes I feel as though the only place on our planet to be allergy free is the Arctic or Antarctica. Go see an allergist asap if you have not already. Good luck
My Dr. prescribed Triamcilolon and it helps a lot. 2x per day, with a touch up. I have entire body itching now for many months. No end in sight.
SPLENDA causes nighttime ITCHING!! I HOPE THIS WILL HELP SOME OF YOU!! After about 9 months of nighttime only itching on torso scalp & ears, I FINALLY found out it was Splenda causing it. Though someone suggested it could be cause, I dismissed it since I'd used it for many years with no problem. I checked many things, had new bed & mattress, carpets cleaned, allergy testing, etc. My dr prescribed Atarax which did stop the itching but caused insomnia which still left me with little sleep. Finally, out of desperation, I eliminated Splenda & was cured. What a relief!! I tried other artificial sweeteners, but found none I could use. Now I check ingredients on whatever I buy - it's worth it to sleep undisturbed!
Now however, I've started again with FULL BODY + scalp nighttime itching - scalp itching is the most severe. So, I'm am starting over trying different shampoos, creams & soaps, and am now taking Atarax 3 times a day instead of just at bedtime and looking at any recent changes in my diet. But as I found with Splenda, it can be something to which I've recently become allergic.
Please let me know if you've discovered any specific foods that I should try eliminating. Thanks!! Jan
I use "Cooling burn relif spray" (Walgreen) containing Benzicain 20%.At least it allows me to sleep.This is only useful if you apply on place which is not deep scratched.Other wise it burns for some time,happened for my testicles.There I am using "Triamcinolone Acetonide cream o.1%.This I have to apply at least three hours before I sleep.It worked for my testicles which otherwise horrible.The best I have found keep good health with regular light exercise and also keep mind engaged with activities like cooking,Tv programmes,outdoor game like walley ball.I am 85.
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