What causes itching?
Many skin conditions itch, including dry skin (xerosis), eczema (dermatitis), psoriasis, scabies, burns, scars, insect bites, and hives. Internal diseases. Itchy skin can be a symptom of an underlying illness.
A common symptom of allergies is itchy skin. If you suffer from itchy skin or dry red patches, you may need more than lotion. Itching can be caused by toxins on the skin (contact dermatitis, such as from poison ivy), medications, liver disease, kidney disease, insect bites, hives (urticarial), rare forms of skin cancer, and infections.
Also, itching is often a symptom of diabetic polyneuropathy, which is a condition that develops when diabetes leads to nerve damage. Certain skin conditions that develop as a result of diabetes may also cause itchy skin. A person with diabetes should not ignore itchy skin.
Ways for Itchy skin treatment
- Apply a cold, wet cloth or ice pack to the skin that itches.
- Take an oatmeal bath.
- Moisturize your skin.
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