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Psychogenic itching/pruritus: Itchy skin when stressed, anxious
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Hi, @nootherthan - I started a new discussion with your post talking about the itchy allergies you are experiencing on your elbow, upper arms and top of your foot. This is because your situation you described is different from the one you talked about with your mom and thus made sense for its own discussion.
I'd also like to tag others who've talked about similar instances for their input on what you are experiencing with the itching when you have stress or anxiety @siosal @ruthlessman @petere @missyalora52 @meo0624 @jenlemon @bruizersmom @jessduranttt. I'd also like you to meet @gingerw.
nootherthan - I wanted to see if you'd elaborate on the connection you're, I believe, referring to between eating and the skin itchiness you've had. Will you talk more about the skin itchiness you mentioned even when you do not eat the whole day?
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@lisalucier hi there I’d like to find a support group for my psychogenic itching is what my doctor is calling it. It tends to happen when I’m “stressed” but it’s also just when I’m over stimulated but it’s been going on for over 10 years. I’ve seem dermatologists, allergen it’s and gotten an MRI and nothing has helped until I tried Lexapro but it’s been flaring up again pretty bad lately. If I can describe it is this tingling sensation that’s also an itch that I must touch in order for it to go away, once it goes away it usually goes to another spot and continues. I stopped scratching and now touch or massage which seems to help I’ve also used cold packs and ice cubes but it’s really de habilitating and I just want hope and relief I also want to hear from others that have experienced this because I have yet to meet anyone that suffers from this.
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I have dermatitis. That is the official diagnosis. I definitely see a connection between any stress and the itchiness of my skin. I think sugar and any alcohol have an impact. Thanks for asking.