Itching which is also known as pruritus is an act of irritation and uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch. Everyone knows the inconvenience caused by an itching usually responds by scratching. Often the act of scratching is very calm tingling temporarily and may even make it worse. In some cases, itching is accompanied by a rash, redness and swelling. Severe itching may be accompanied by excoriations which may become an infected disease.
Itching is caused by the release in the superficial layer of the skin to certain substances that it manufactures, such as histamine. The origins itching are extremely diverse. Itching can be caused if they are localized to a bug bite, a contact with a stinging nettle plant type or the eczema . If the itching is more extensive, it may be an allergy, an interference such as scabies or even a more or less serious disease affecting the skin, liver, kidneys.
Symptoms Of Itching
- Parasitic infestations (scabies, Pediculosis)
- Insect bite, nettle, lice, fleas or mites, etc.
- Chilblains
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Allergic dermatitis
- Metabolic disorders such as; kidney disorders, liver disease, etc..
Types Of Itching
- Parasitic Infestation Of Scabies Pediculosis. This itching is caused by a parasite and raised on the night will be so painful when you fall asleep, severity usually people will scratch that itch with no conscious, it will cause irritation because unconsciously scratching and excessive. This disease can be transmitted to others, either directly or indirectly.
- Hives Or Urticaria. Urticaria, is caused due to excessive allergic reaction to circumstances outside of allergic conditions that are not good, such as dust, dirty air, even food and drinks that contain fats and sugar.
- Dermatitis. An allergic skin such as atopic allergy that usually occurs in children under age but adults also often have this disease, skin allergy is characterized by small blisters on the skin color. The red allergic contact dermatitis is caused by reaction drug, which is usually characterized by parts such as appear on the hands, feet, eyelids, or neck.
- Keeping your skin moist, using a skin moisturizer suitable for your skin. Choose a best skin moisturizer that suits your body type. Apply a daily moisturizer all over the body, insisting on the infected areas, such as: face, legs, hands, feet, elbows, knees, lower back, etc.
- Avoid direct contact with people who experience hives as urticaria that can be contagious.
- Keeping your skin clean with a shower at least 2 times a day and scrub clean the parts that are usually difficult to reach.
- Avoid foods and drinks that recklessly or drugs that trigger allergies and that can lead to itching on your skin.
- If you have dry skin, do not take too often prolonged baths or showers, especially using ordinary soap, It's advisable to use antiseptic soap.
- Avoid scratching the affected with fingernails or sharp objects, especially if the itching is accompanied by buttons because it can lead to signs of scars on your body. In addition, scratching extends and deepens the local reaction. If the urge to scratch is irresistible, rub the itchy part with the palm of the hand. This has the same effect as scratching but does not damage the skin and does not maintain the itching. Limit the use of scented skin care products. Clip your nails short and file them to avoid scratching lesions.
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