Friday, December 9, 2016

Itches? Types and causes of pruritus

 Itches? Types and causes of pruritus  You can not understand, because of what is constantly scratching? Causes of itching can be very different - from the effects of the use of penicillin to the spirits, and even menopause.


Formication.   Most likely, it is the effects of menopause. Changes in hormone levels can cause itching Like characteristic chills through the body. It is necessary to increase the intake of omega-3, drink plenty of water, give up smoking, sunbathing, reduce stress and get enough sleep.

Sudden redness, severe itching.   This is an allergic reaction. Dermatitis developing this kind of skin contact with all sorts of allergens that may be jewelry, and chemicals in soaps and shampoos, and rubber gloves, and spirits, and pets. First, it is necessary to find the source of the allergy, and then later to treat it. Will special tests by a dermatologist.

Razor, intense itching.   Probably its reason is eczema caused by excessive activity of the immune system. Atopic eczema has a hereditary cause. The skin must be a good moisturizer, because of the dryness, it will give in irritation. Use cream without chemicals, as well as hydrocortisone. Take a bath with the addition of oatmeal has anti-inflammatory effect.

The red-brown rash.   Reaction to any medications, such as penicillin and other antibiotics. Talk to your doctor about the need to change some other medications, and itching   disappear.

General itching and "burning", a painful skin.   You are a victim of urticaria, also known as urticaria. The disorder is caused by an excess production of histamine skin cells in response to any allergen. The disease worsen alcohol, stress and pressure pills. Will the medication from the group of antihistamines, the choice of which is very large.

Moderate, but constant rashes and red patches on the skin. It psoriasis, which affects 1 out of every 50 people is more often in the sun to increase the level of vitamin D, take a warm bath with the addition of an extract of the resin or tar. Also nice helping of cod liver oil.



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