I am very itchy all over my body, but there is no rash. Could it be due to a recent significant weight gain?

I've gained about 80 lbs this past year (Don't even get me started!)





The itching is worrying me, and the only thing I can think of that is causing it is the stretching of skin.





If you think this is the cause of the itchiness or if you can think of any other causes I'd appreciate the help. Thanks!

I am very itchy all over my body, but there is no rash. Could it be due to a recent significant weight gain?
well i think maybe it could be since i have heard pregnant women say sometimes there skin gets itchy-which is just due to the skin being strecthed, but are you sure you do not have dry skin becasue i have very dry skin and sometimes i itch and it jsut drives me crazy-also you havent changed any detergent for your laundry have you -just a thought -becasue maybe if you did it is too strong- i hope you find out ehats causing it becasue i know its quite miserable-you could try using benadryl for maybe a bit of relief.
Reply:It may just be dry skin. do you use lotion?
Reply:moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!! hunny your skin is trying to tell you something !! your skin is there to protect you


so.....why not protect it ! take care of your body MOISTURIZE !!!
Reply:I think its just the dry weather. hots shower would give u itchy body. weight gain only moisturize it.
Reply:Have you changed detergents you wash your clothes in or soaps/shower gel? This could cause the itching.
Reply:It could be due to significant weight gain. As skin stretches, it begins to itch. However, some other causes could be bed bugs or an allergy reaction to something.
Reply:Could be that you just have dry skin. You might also want to have yout thyroid checked. Other possibilities could be that you are using different laundry detergent/softener, bath soap/products, etc.