A member asked:

I have really itchy shins and i scratch them until they bleed?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Underlying cause: You need to find out the underlying cause; are there insect bites? Some metabolic problem? Scratching usually only worsens the itch, and scratching until you bleed leaves you vulnerable to infection. Discuss with your doctor about possible causes and maybe a medication to help with the itch itself.

Answered 3/29/2018

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