The exact reason people with leukemia or lymphoma sometimes develop itchy skin is not conclusively proven and is up for debate in scientific literature. Many researchers believe it is caused cytokines; chemicals released into the blood by the body’s immune system. When immune cells come into contact with leukemia or lymphoma cells, they can release cytokines at high levels, causing irritation of nerve endings within the skin and thereby a persistent itch.
Topical creams may allow temporary relief, but since the chemicals are released directly into the bloodstream, the itch will always return.

Thank you. It clarifies whats is going on. I was blaming the medicine, turns out it's the disease! 😉

Absolutely! I scratch too the point of bruises. Sorry!

Drives me crazy 🤪

Yes itching drives me crazy and I get all kinds of marks on me and red pin dots..and rashes on my legs sometimes