Itching
Pruritus An irritating sensation that causes the skin to be rubbed, resulting in skin irritation in a particular area or throughout the body, a common symptom of dry skin, skin diseases, or other diseases, and when itching persists for more than six For weeks they become chronic, itching can be treated depending on the cause, using medications, or using light, in addition to avoiding dry skin.
Causes of itchy skin
Skin itching results from many different causes, including:
- Skin diseases such as:
- Infection:
- Sensitivity to certain substances such as: wool, perfume, dyes, insect stings such as mosquitoes, or some plants, such as oak, and ivy.
- Sensitivity to some types of food.
- Some diseases, such as:
- Diseases caused by nervous system disorders:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Neuropathy (peripheral nervous system diseases).
- Firewalls (shingles).
- brain attack.
- Brain tumors.
- Pregnancy: Pregnant women may suffer from simple itching in specific areas of the body, such as thighs, arms, abdomen, and breasts.
- Side view of some medications such as:
- Anticonvulsants.
- Antibiotics.
- Antifungals.
- Analgesics.
- A medicine for the treatment of high blood pressure is called an inhibitory enzyme inhibitor (Ace inhibitor).
- Allopurinol: a drug for the treatment of gout.
- Amiodarone: A drug used to help patients with heart rhythm disorders.
- Diuretics.
- Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, which is used during surgery.
- Estrogen.
- Simvastatin (Simvastatin) is used to treat high cholesterol in the blood.
- Anemia caused by a lack of iron concentration in the body.
- Dry skin, produces:
- Exaggerating bathing.
- Aging.
- Exposure to dry air, including air conditioning, and central heating for long periods.
- Mental disorders such as:
Symptoms associated with itching
Symptoms that may accompany itching include:
- Blisters and patches on the skin.
- Dry skin, redness.
- Leather bumps.
- Skin cracking, and its susceptibility to peeling.
- The appearance of the cortex on the scalp.
Diagnosis of the causes of itching
There are many reasons that may lead to itching, so the doctor may resort to some tests to identify the real cause of itching, including:
- Study the medical history of the patient with regard to itching, and the timing of infection.
- Clinical examination.
- Blood test, includes complete blood count (CBC).
- Check liver function.
- Check kidney function.
- Thyroid screening for the presence of disorders, such as hyperthyroidism.
- Chest examination using X-rays to detect the presence of chronic diseases may be itchy.
Treatment of itching
To treat itching, it is necessary to identify the cause of the real itching. Treatment may include the following:
- Treatment with drugs prescribed by the specialist doctor, including:
- Light therapy: It is one of the alternative treatments used by the doctor; to avoid the use of drug therapy, including exposure of the skin to ultraviolet light to reduce the itching caused by psoriasis, or kidney failure.
Tips to get rid of itching and dry skin
The patient can follow the following tips to get rid of itching, and protect the skin from dehydration: