i am 40 years old women. i've had this itch all over my body since November. It has been geting worse, i also get red bumps and my skin gets very swollen at the areas were i scratch. i went to the doctor and he said it could be emotional and he gave me allegra. i've been taking allegra and benadryll since then and now i have to use them more often. i've also gained alot of weight. Symptoms get worse when i take a shower.