Two years ago I wrote here in desperation about a nightmare that started with scabies and never seemed to end.
At the time, the infestation itself was eventually treated, but the itching didn’t go away. Not after weeks, not after months. It spread—legs, scalp, even my throat—and there were no visible signs on my skin. I went from doctor to doctor, test to test, trying to find an explanation. I ruled out everything serious: infections, autoimmune diseases, cancer. Still, no answers.
What followed was honestly the hardest period of my life.
I tried everything:
Antihistamines
Supplements for nerve health (like Neuraben)
UVB therapy
Medications acting on the nervous system (including GABA-related drugs)
Some things gave slight relief, most did nothing. I started to feel trapped in a condition that no one could fully explain or fix. At my lowest point, I genuinely thought about giving up. Living with constant itching, 24/7, with no visible cause, slowly wears you down mentally in a way that’s hard to describe unless you’ve lived it.
But I didn’t stop searching.
I consulted specialists across Italy, including top-level centers. Eventually, I was introduced to a different therapeutic approach: monoclonal antibodies.
The treatment that finally changed everything for me was Xolair (omalizumab).
It wasn’t an instant miracle, but it was the first time something actually worked. Gradually, the itching faded. For the first time in over a year, I felt like my body was “quiet” again.
Today, I can say I’m okay. I got my life back.
I’m writing this for anyone who might be stuck in that same limbo I was in—post-scabies itching, chronic unexplained pruritus, being told “it’s psychological” when you know something is wrong.
You’re not crazy. And you’re not alone.
Keep searching. Don’t settle if something doesn’t feel right. There are answers, even if they take time and the right specialist to find.
If anyone is going through something similar and needs to talk, feel free to reach out. I know how dark that place can get—and if sharing my experience helps even one person get out of it, it’s worth it.