T For Itching

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T for itching.

Sometimes the cause of the itching can t be determined. Most itching is treatable and doesn t indicate a serious problem. Itchy skin treatment focuses on finding the cause of the itch and removing it. Scratching and the inflammation that comes.

If home remedies don t ease the itchy skin your doctor may recommend prescription medications or other treatments. However it s best to check with your doctor to confirm a diagnosis and treatment. While itching usually doesn t indicate a serious problem general itchiness all over can sometimes be a sign of a serious condition including thyroid kidney or liver disease or even cancer. Bacterial and fungal infections bites and stings infestations chronic diseases atopic dermatitis psoriasis allergic reactions sun exposure and dry skin and other skin disorders and health conditions all may be causes of itching.

Itchy skin that lasts more than six weeks chronic pruritus can affect the quality of your life for example by interrupting your sleep and causing anxiety or depression. Corticosteroid creams and ointments. The medical term for itching is pruritus. Anti itch creams and lotions containing camphor menthol phenol pramoxine caladryl tronolane diphenhydramine.

During pregnancy some women experience itchy skin. Itchy skin can be stressful and frustrating. It isn t clear what causes it but it s extremely itchy.