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Itchy feet at night could be caused by a variety of skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, athlete's foot or dry skin.

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  • Eczema
  • Dry Skin
  • Athlete’s Foot
  • Allergens
  • Psoriasis
  • Bed Bugs
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • When to See a Doctor

​​Fix it: ​Moisturize your feet before bed to keep your skin hydrated while you sleep, so you’re not itchy. Try a thick ointment like Vaseline Original Petroleum Jelly ($1.79, Target). “It can be especially helpful to apply moisturizer and then put on socks or wrap feet in plastic wrap to help lock in the moisture,” Dr. Garshick says. These hydrating habits can also be helpful.

​Fix it: ​Start by ditching the shoes or any other thing that you suspect might be irritating your feet (like new socks, new detergent used to wash your socks or a new foot lotion). It might take a few weeks for your skin to totally calm down, but in the meantime, you’ll get some itch relief with an OTC anti-itch cream like Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel ($7.59, Target).

​Fix it: ​Psoriasis management usually calls for a combination approach, Dr. Garshick says. An OTC topical steroid like Cortisone 10 Intensive Healing Lotion for Eczema ($10.99, Target.com) can ease redness and itching during a flare-up. Your dermatologist might also recommend prescription oral meds like Otezla (Apremilast) to keep the inflammation under control.

​Fix it: ​Bed bugs aren’t dangerous, but they’re definitely gross and annoying. You can treat itchy bites by applying an antiseptic cream like Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel ($9.69, Target) or by taking an OTC antihistamine, per the CDC. (These natural remedies might also be helpful.) But you’ll need to spray your space with insecticide to actually get rid of the critters.

​Fix it: ​See your doctor if you have symptoms of RLS. Sometimes the problem can be managed by addressing an underlying condition like an iron deficiency, says the Mayo Clinic. RLS can also be treated with prescription medications including dopamine boosters, muscle relaxants and calcium channel blockers.