Every night before bed, I start itching all over?
923010
I have this problem too - It's mostly dry skin for me. I find if I don't drink enough water during the day, I get EXCEPTIONALLY itchy at night. There are still some nights I HAVE to take benadryl to fall asleep. I definitly recommend St. Ives 24hour moisture lotion after a cool shower (hot water dries your skin out even more) and drinking as much water or eating as much fruit or veggies that are high in water that you can tolerate.\n\nSee your doctor though because it may be something other than just dry, ashy skin.
667990
Yes thats perfectly normal. Because during your period the layer of skin is shedding and that may cause your vagina to become slightly irratated and cause it to itch. There are creams you can get that you use before your period and that usually stops the itching.
657858
Check with a doctor to make sure it isn't anything to worry about. Occasionally night sweats indicate something bad.
241287
It could be an underlying health problem ,ie.kidneys or liver problems you should get checked out,have you tried any creams and you dont say were the itching is.
539379
Scratching causes another counter irritation and the brain gets distracted. Chk out the  link\n\nhttp://www.ratlab.co.uk/itch.htm
502961
If it happens all the time, then I suggest you go to your doctor to find out the cause.  It may be an allergy to something, or it may be something different.  They will also be able to recommend the BEST type of cream for your individual problem.\n\nIn the mean time,  switch to using soap-free products - if you ask your chemist they will be able to recommend some good ones.  Some sort of cortozone cream should help to kill the itch as well.  Your chemist should be able to recommend an over the counter one too.
209703
try a little cortisone cream (ask the pharmacist...it's OTC)\nat night before you go to bed. Use for 7 days then as needed!
1127121
Stop itching right away. Find an anti-itch cream or powder. You're damaging your skin. There could be a whole slew of microbial germs underneath your fingernails. At the very least, scrub your hands and nails thoroughly and as often as possible. Use a anti-bacterial soap and a nailbrush.\nEducate yourself with some dermatology basics. You'll be amazed what you can learn. Someone said earlier, your clothing detergent and bleach may be suspect. They're right. Never sacrifice quality when it comes to detergents.\nMany times also, there could be furniture with unseen mites which could irritate the skin. Vacuum often using hepa filters. Steam clean once in a while. Try changing your bedding linen with more frequency. Good Luck.
194022
sounds like allergies to me as well.  try something over the counter first and see if that helps.  I suggest sudaphed.  It could be an easy fix and save you a doctor's visit.
477684
Ask your doctor to give you hydroxazine.  It helps allieviate the itch and will help you with sleep.  Also, I'm sure you've tried caladryl (the clear works great) and try to keep yourself cool.  Any type of heat or over excertion will make it itch more.  The oatmeal bath can help, but for some, the water alone will make you feel itchy and drying off can be rough.  See if your doctor will perscribe the hydroxazine, take some benadryl in the mean time and see if some hydrocortisone on some of the areas will help with any inflammed spots... Sooo sorry your suffering... I hope this helps.
1110584
Someone who itches all over should seek medical care. Because itching can be caused by such a wide variety of triggers, a complete physical exam and medical history will help diagnose the underlying problem. A variety of blood and stool tests may help determine the underlying cause.\nAntihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives, but won’t affect itching from other causes. Most antihistamines also make people sleepy, which can help patients sleep who would otherwise be awake from the itch. Specific treatment of itching depends on the underlying condition that causes it. In general, itchy skin should be treated very gently. While scratching may temporarily ease the itch, in the long run scratching just makes it worse. In addition, scratching can lead to an endless cycle of itch—scratch—more itching. To avoid the urge to scratch, a person can apply a cooling or soothing lotion or cold compress when the urge to scratch occurs. Soaps are often irritating to the skin, and can make an itch worse; they should be avoided, or used only when necessary.\nCreams or ointments containing cortisone may help control the itch from insect bites, contact dermatitis or eczema. Cortisone cream should not be applied to the face unless a doctor prescribes it. Probably the most common cause of itching is dry skin. There are a number of simple things a person can do to ease the annoying itch:\n• don’t wear tight clothes\n• avoid synthetic fabrics\n• don’t take long baths\n• wash the area in lukewarm water with a little baking soda\n• for generalized itching, take a lukewarm shower\n• try a lukewarm oatmeal (or Aveeno) bath for generalized itching\n• apply bath oil or lotion (without added colors or scents) right after bathing
605410
You got hive. You can take some benadryl now but it won't go away...go see the dr. and get some prednisone and hydroxizine and epipen asap. Don't scratch. The more you scratch the more they spread. If they are too itchy ask the dr. write you the rx or itchy cream also.
534432
You should go and talk to your doctor as they can prescribe something called 'Driclor'.  You put it on a night before you go to bed and it's supposed to keep you dry the next day.
875033
I itch all the time. And I've scratched until it bled, and keep scratching after that. It's inside and scratching doesn't really help. I sympathize because itching makes life miserable.\n\nIf the itch is caused from something on the top of the skin (bug bite, irritation, etc.) I use a product call Itch-X. It's the best product for itching I've ever found. If you've already scratched it a bit raw, then it burns and stings like crazy when you put it on, then the itching, burning, stinging stops immediately. Ahhhhh! It's the best product I've ever found. I find it at Walgreens, or you can look it up on the internet and see where they sell it in your area.\n\nIf it itches under the skin and a topical wouldn't help, put an ice pack on it. The cold will stop the itching. I've never had it to fail. Heat will make it itch more, and ice will stop it.\n\nGood luck.
985297
It sounds like an allergic reaction...maybe something bit  you and it can look like a million other bites and just keep spreading too. If it gets bigger get it looked at and DO NOT scratch.  Put baking soda on it for the itch if you have nothing else.\n\nSometimes if you have a virus these rashes come about for no reason.  Maybe they are bed bugs?  Or other type of mites.  Have you had the cat checked out for parasites, fleas, mites?
528717
This is cause by the big am mount of Water, milk or any liquids that you consume before going to bed... \n\nRecommendation, avoid liquids 2 hrs before going to bed.
568307
Have you change soap or detergent? Even shampoo can cause you to itch.  Also stress has been known to cause people to itch. It is a way for your body to handle it.