T For Itching

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.

T for itching.

With or without a rash your skin is trying to tell you something and well it can t quite talk worse. Scratching and the inflammation that comes. Corticosteroid creams and ointments. Anti itch creams and lotions containing camphor menthol phenol pramoxine caladryl tronolane diphenhydramine.

However it s best to check with your doctor to confirm a diagnosis and treatment. Most itching is treatable and doesn t indicate a serious problem. Certain food allergies can make it worse. If home remedies don t ease the itchy skin your doctor may recommend prescription medications or other treatments.

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. Itchy skin treatment focuses on finding the cause of the itch and removing it. Sometimes the cause of the itching can t be determined. Last medically reviewed on september 18 2019.

The medical term for itching is pruritus. During pregnancy some women experience itchy skin. Kids are more likely to get it if their family has a history of asthma and allergies.