Why does my neck itch all the time?

Itching of the skin on the neck is a very common phenomenon. Many people have had the same experience. There are many reasons for itching of the skin on the neck. It may be caused by allergies or diseases such as rashes. However, it is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations. After the cause is clear, symptomatic treatment should be given. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and less spicy and irritating foods.

What causes an itchy neck?

1. Eczema

Eczema is a relatively acute disease and is not contagious. After the onset of the disease, many bumps will grow on the skin, so people think that eczema is contagious. Eczema is not contagious. Find the cause, isolate the allergens, avoid further contact, abstain from alcohol and allergenic, spicy and irritating foods, avoid excessive fatigue and mental stress, pay attention to skin hygiene, do not use hot water to wash the skin, and do not use irritating antipruritic drugs externally.

2. Seasonal skin sensitivity

Some people will experience more serious skin allergy problems when the seasons change: dryness, itching, peeling, erythema, etc. Skin sensitivity is related to dry skin, as well as to the environment, climate, age, food and cosmetics. People who are prone to allergies should pay more attention to the balanced intake of dietary nutrition, eat more fruits and vegetables, and less fish, shrimp, beef, mutton, greasy, sweet and irritating food.

3. Allergy to cosmetics

Certain ingredients in cosmetics can cause skin allergies, irritate skin cells, and cause skin cells to produce antibodies, leading to allergies. If skin allergies are caused by improper use of cosmetics, you should not use ointments for treating general skin diseases at will. Otherwise, it will cause rough skin, pigmentation, and aggravate the skin disease.

If allergic symptoms occur, stop using any cosmetics immediately and observe and care for your skin. During this period, do not wash your face with too hot water to avoid irritating the skin, and pay attention to sun protection.

4. Neurodermatitis

Neurodermatitis is a common itchy skin disease in adults. The cause of the disease is generally believed to be related to mental factors, such as emotional excitement, excessive work stress, sadness and anxiety, etc. Severe itching is the characteristic of this disease. The skin becomes thicker after scratching, but the boundaries are clear and there is no scale. It is light red in the early stage, and then there is local pigmentation, which often occurs around the neck, behind the elbows, buttocks and sides of the calves.

What to do if your neck itches?

1. Avoid scratching, washing with hot water, drinking alcohol, strong tea and eating spicy and irritating foods. Patients with systemic diseases should actively treat the primary disease. For patients suffering from neurasthenia, sedatives and hypnotics can be used appropriately.

2. To prevent skin itching in winter, please reduce the number of baths. If you take a bath every day, it is recommended to use warm water for a short rinse and avoid long-term high-temperature rinses.

3. You should drink more water to replenish the water loss of the body and skin, and appropriately supplement with foods containing vitamins A and E, such as carrots, cabbage, peanuts, sesame, etc.