How to treat persistent skin itching?

Pruritus, simply put, is a primary rash that cannot be seen directly on the skin with the naked eye. Generally, patients only feel itching but cannot find the specific cause of itching. Although pruritus generally heals quickly, there is a type of stubborn skin pruritus that recovers very slowly. Generally, patients will scratch the skin with their hands, and the scratched areas will turn red. Severe patients will even feel itchy after taking off their clothes. At this time, we should see a doctor in time.

The causes of skin itching are complex and the mechanism of itching is still unclear. A large number of clinical observations have shown that people who suffer from itchy skin in winter are highly sensitive to temperature and humidity. This winter itch will gradually disappear with the arrival of summer, or the itching will be quickly relieved by moving to a warm and humid place. The principles of treating winter pruritus are to moisturize the skin and relieve itching, reduce the number of bathing times, keep the water temperature not too high, use less or no bath soap or bath gel, and apply an oil-containing cream once after bathing or every night, such as silicone cream, compound glycerin antipruritic, glycerin water, compound camphor cream, etc. Those who have difficulty resting can take some sedative antihistamines, such as diazepam, cyproheptadine, antalol, doxepin, etc. It usually stops itching quickly.

Systemic skin itching that is not related to seasonal changes, in addition to being caused by contact objects, should be considered to be related to certain visceral diseases, such as neurasthenia, abnormal thyroid function, diabetes, cirrhosis, jaundice, uremia, constipation, taking certain medications, etc., which can cause skin itching to varying degrees. The primary disease should be controlled and then symptomatic treatment should be given to cure the disease. The stubborn itching caused by leukemia, lymphoma, liver cancer, ovarian tumors, mycosis fungoides, etc. lasts for a long time and is difficult to relieve with general antipruritic agents. Due to intense scratching, the skin is left with scratches, and symptoms such as significant skin thickening, leatheriness, bleeding, scabs, and secondary infection are often seen. This itching may be an early manifestation of the above diseases.

Persistent itching cannot be ignored. The cause should be traced and the primary disease should be discovered early. Only after the primary disease is controlled can the itching be relieved. At the same time, symptomatic treatment should also be given according to skin manifestations to relieve the patient's pain. Of course, for complex diseases, a comprehensive examination should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor to find the cause and treat the symptoms. Self-help remedies and drug abuse are often harmful and delay treatment.

Patients should pay attention to the temperature of bath water not being too high, eat more light food, and avoid greasy food such as protein. Have self-control and don't scratch the itchy area. Once scratched, it is easy to get infected, which will affect future treatment. You should know that treating stubborn skin itching takes time. You need to have a good attitude, be positive and optimistic, and keep a good mood.