Why do I feel so itchy at night

Recently, many people have experienced severe itching on their bodies at night. The more they scratch, the more itchy they become. The itching does not occur during the day. This greatly affects people's normal rest and thus affects their normal life and work the next day. Moreover, the more itchy my body is at night, the more I can’t sleep, and the more I can’t sleep, the more itchy I feel. So why does your body itch so badly at night? Let’s find out.

1. It is generally believed that skin itching occurs in the epidermis, the free nerve endings in the superficial dermis, and is transmitted to the thalamus and sensory center through the lateral spinous nerve endings; chemical, mechanical, thermal and electrical stimulation can all induce it. There are many factors that cause skin itching, including external factors such as climate change, parasite activity, insect stings, certain drugs, food and drinks, inflammatory exudates, etc.

2. Internal factors, such as mental stress, increased skin temperature, and reduced sebaceous gland secretion can aggravate the itching sensation. Regardless of the type of skin itching, being busy with work and study during the day can distract and reduce the brain's perception of the itching. However, at night, the brain's perception of itching increases, and patients may find the itching even more unbearable, causing sleep disorders. This is not conducive to the recovery of skin diseases and may even aggravate them.

That's why my body itches so badly at night. In this case, it is also recommended to go to the hospital for medical treatment in time, because there are many causes of skin itching, and only by understanding the cause in time can timely treatment be achieved. In addition to these, developing good hygiene habits and eating less spicy foods can help alleviate symptoms.