Itching on the tops of my feet

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A small, occasional side effect that I have. Happens mainly at night.  No idea if caused by radiotherapy to pelvis, or hormone therapy.  Sometimes it doesn’t occur for a week, but last night was itching in the night. Treating with Eurax itch relief cream. Anyone else had this?    AW

  • Good Morning  

    I had a couple of months where my entire body was in need of a good scratch. My GP thought (thought eh! - he should know) it was my HT and suggested changing the HT. As I was happy with the injections I went for creams.  After trying about 6, I stuck with Childs Farm Baby moisturiser and Aproderm (free on Prescription).

    I still use Aproderm on any slight irritations and think it's brilliant.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Thanks  - I suspect it is HT related. I’m going to mention it to my consultant at our April appointment.  Aproderm is available in a 500ml pump dispenser on Amazon for £10.   Do you use the oat cream or the emollient cream?   AW

  • Hi  

    I use the pump dispenser - it's the emollient cream.  As I originally got it on prescription it's on my repeat list if I need any - so I have one here (Turkey) one at home and a spare - just in case.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Hi  , I have had itchy shins for some time.  I go annually to have a dermatology check as I have lots of moles. The dermatologist diagnosed early signs of eczema and recommended Cera-ve (got it from Sainsburys). All cleared after a week.