Itchy arms,shoulders and neck does anyone else deal with this?

[Peggy in Ks]

The last week and a half my arms started itching, then it went to my shoulders and neck. It itches most in the morning and at night. I was searching on the internet and came across dermatologist website and found a condition called brachioradal pruritus. I don't have dry skin. There is no rash on my skin. I don't think it's an allergic reaction, I haven't changed any products I use. Has anyone else dealt with this?

Thanks,

Peggy

[hornblower]

I get this for the last several years. It just when I started getting hay fever - never suffered from allergies in my life but in the last years, it's increasingly a problem. I use a variety of antihistamines for this. Aerius seems to work the best on the itching for me.

 

Of course rule out changes in soaps/laundry detergent/dryer softener/lotions/oral medicines. I get rash on my arms and neck if I use a product I'm allergic to on my FACE. Took me forever to figure this out - I was expecting a rash on the area where I applied the product, but I get it on my chest, neck, arms. So quit using any new products & see if that's it as well.

[Jean in Newcastle]

Some vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause generalized itchiness.

[Mama Anna]

Could it be dry skin? Mine gets dry enough to itch, sometimes . . .

 

Mama Anna

[AuntieM]

If you've had an arctic cold snap like we have, dry air may be a cause. I try to be sure to get in my essential fatty acid supplements during the winter, it helps with dry skin.

 

Hornblower, that is wild, your allergic reaction. Whodathunk such a thing?