Unexplained Itching

Good morning @rashida. As the saying goes, "I feel your pain" and the frustration of trying to find something that works. Is there any way you can see a dermatologist in Toronto?

How long have you had this unwelcome and irritating "itch"? I can see that you have tried many products seeking relief. Where does the itch start? On your arms, legs, scalp? Do you have a rash also? And may I ask, do you know if you also have symptoms of neuropathy?

I have been fighting what I just call the ITCH! for a couple of years. You must be careful with products. I am going to attach a link to my most recent post. I have some relief right now by using Tacrolimus ointment .01%. It totally works but you can't use it every day as the ingredients include some strong elements. You will need a prescription.

I see you have connected with @tim1028. His recommendation to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize is a good one and coconut oil is a good "comfort" candidate without allergens.

Here is a link to my last post. Since I wrote that I have found that my external antagonists are Fragrances I and II. You may need to change some of your daily cosmetic and even laundry products. Even fragrance masks can be a culprit.

That's enough for this morning. Let me know what you think and if you want additional explanations. I am wishing you quiet sleep and a sunny day and will help you in any way possible. Here's the link.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-itch-an-update-about-testing-and-treating/
May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

I have tried Cerave and also Cetaphil. Everything I have tried - creams, lotions, ointments, shampoos, etc., prescription and OTC, allopathic or naturopathic - has worked for the first couple of applications then stopped working.

I live in Toronto, Ontario. We don’t have the store, AD Rescue Wear, here but I will look for clothes in that fabric.

I've been using Cerave Healing Ointment. Tencel is a hypoallergenic fabric. I got mine at AD Rescue Wear. Good luck with your treatment.

What is the name of the OTC ointment? What kind of material is Tencel and where can I find it?

@bjbednarz
I hope you are still around. Are you still struggling with the Itch. I just completed an update. You may want to check it out.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-itch-an-update-about-testing-and-treating/
May you have contentment and ease.
Chris

Have you tried Beta Alanine?

What has helped me with unexplained back itching has been to use an OTC ointment and wear a t-shirt made with Tencel at night. It's helped a lot. And, too, I apply a moisturize cream to my back during the daytime.

Thank you for sharing your epsom salt bathing routines. GLAD you're free of the Itching.

Itching can be caused by many things. The causes are endless. I can say it is annoying whether the cause is known or unknown. If one can find the reason hopefully there will be a solution.

@leawright11, please note that the title of this discussion is "Unexplained Itching." Members are sharing their experiences with itching due to a variety of causes, including neuropathic itching, possible allergic reactions, stress and other potential causes.

Lea, do you experience neuropathic itching?