Most everyone has experienced itchy skin on their legs at some point in their lives.
It’s uncomfortable and annoying, and can make you feel self-conscious.
The simplest explanations includedry skin(hello, endless months of winter!

), a bug bite, or areaction to shaving.
The itchy skin on your legs could also be a side effect of a medication you are taking.
Be aware that it could signal a much more serious underlying condition.

Itchy leg skin can also be a sign of nerve damage, or diabetic neuropathy.
But before you jump to conclusions, make an appointment with a health care professional first.
Before you scratch that itch, consider why it is there in the first place.
Be sure not to scratch your health off the top of your priorities list.