It is quite common to have itching related directly to the neuropathy itself...especially SFN. Sorry to say, but it's just a part of the neuropathy. It can wax & wane a bit, so you might have times that it improves or is less severe. I have yet to find anything that helps it much...just one of those things that I have learned to deal with over the years. Mine seems to flare for weeks at a time that are real bad, then decrease in intensity for a while. I have no idea why, though.

It does seem to be getting worse on the whole. It is definitely worse in the evening, especially on days when I'm exhausted from working hard and have more stress. Well, really all of my symptoms are worse in the evening when I'm exhausted and stressed. I'm learning to live in the limitations of my SFN. It includes learning to rest and relax when I can. I wish I could do more but it never ever pays to push my luck!

I have it too and it started as a dry skin feeling. I do find that if I put hand lotion on before touching fabrics/ folding laundry. It helps temporarily. Also I have to wear dish gloves or that tight dry feeling gets worse.
The sole of my right foot itches insanely at night and is very annoying. Nothing helps that besides scratching it.

Yes scratching gives temporary relief but as I am scratching it actually feels more itchy! I agree lotion helps a little. I think it changes the way my skin feels for the moment, but then once again the nasty itch reappears!! Very frustrating.

I do notice it is worse during winter months or if I get chilled for some reason. So staying warm might help a little.

I know it itches, but scratching can make it worse and itch even more, IMO. I try to avoid scratching and eventually it subsides 'some'. The more I scratch, the more I itch...almost like I'm irritating the nerves.

Yes! Just not giving in to the itch does help. But sometimes I just have to scratch, these areas are "buzzing" too (weird, I know )...like maybe I'm about to hatch an alien, but that hasn't happened thankfully.

Antihistamines have zero effect, I don't believe its a dermatology issue. It is always bilateral and at the same time...both outer hips itch, both lower front legs, both eyelids, both sides of face, even both outer ears. Not all at the same time, but in pairs. I'm pretty sure it is neuropathic because of SFN and I'm emailing my neuro on Tuesday.

I agree...yours sounds neuropathic, not allergic or dry skin related. Neuropathic pruritis is a very real thing and related to SFN. It is always bilateral and usually involves mulitple areas at one time. You should tell your neuro but sadly, I doubt there is anything to relieve it. If he does give you some wonderful cure, please pass it along. I've asked so many times but always told it's a part of my neuropathy and nothing can be done to help.

I find Gold Bond's Diabetic skin moisturizer lotion very good.
(but I don't have the itching problem with my PN, just very dry skin).

I have found using an ice pack is very helpful. Also I use a lotion called Sarna. Hope this helps.