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My lower legs itch very much when I start sweating
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when I work out or excercise strenuously and start sweating my lower legs start itching. No bumps or rash just itch

 

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Went to a dermatologist and she subscribed some anti itch cream. but does not cure reaccuring problem

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January 11 11:21 PM (8 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

Itching of the legs occur when you exercise because there is secretion of a substance called histamine into the skin due to constant friction.

Taking anti-histaminics like Benadryl before you start the workout can help to some extent.

Applying a mild steroid like 1 % hydrocortisone over the skin will also help but it is better not to apply steroids for longer than 2 weeks at a time. You can apply a cold pack over the legs as soon as you finish the workup to cool down the skin.

Wearing cotton socks to absorb the sweat and decrease secretion as well as wearing ankle warmers will also decrease the productions of histamine.

I hope this helps.

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January 11 11:27 PM (5 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
THanks but this mainly occurs on front of legs and front side of legs even when I am wearing shorts and there is no rubbing the skin by pants during excercise is the friction you mention still occuring
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January 11 11:32 PM (4 minutes and 57 seconds later)
         
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