Aging reduces the capacity of the skin to moisturize itself, so the skin becomes dry. Older people often complain dry skin and itching mainly on lower legs, elbows, and forearms. From itchy legs and gradually spread to the thighs, and even the whole body. Scratching can cause excoriations, which then may progress to secondary eczema or may become infected. The itch-scratch cycle makes the elderly often feel distressed and discomfort on the rough and scaly skin.
Itchy skin may occur in small areas, such as on an arm or leg, even your whole body. Itchy skin appears without any other noticeable skin changes on. It may be associated with:
- Redness
- Bumps, spots or blisters
- Dry, cracked skin
- Leathery or scaly texture to the skin
- Aging
- Overuse of soaps, antiperspirants, perfumes
- Hot baths
- Dehydration
- Sun exposure
- Smoking
- Stress
- Receiving cholesterol-reducing drugs
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Once a cause is identified, treatments for itchy skin may include:
- Medications such as corticosteroid creams and oral antihistamines
- Light therapy (phototherapy)
- Short-term use of topical anesthetics or ointments and lotions such as menthol, camphor or calamine
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