Wednesday, July 29, 2009

What is itching ?

Itching - is an abnormal sensation on the skin causing the urge to scratch. There are two types of itching.

The "local" which may have originated from insect bites, hemorrhoids, fungi, bacteria, parasites ...

The "diffuse" - from liver problems passengers of food allergies, certain drug treatments of skin disease (urticaria, eczema, lichen), viral (varicella) or more serious illness (depression, hepatitis, diabetes, renal failure).

Prevention

Good hygiene helps prevent itching.

  • Avoid scratching or rubbing to limit the risk of skin infection.

  • Use of thermal water spray to soothe the pain.

  • Cut nails and put their mittens at night to prevent scratching.

Treatment

Treatment depends on the cause itching, sometimes difficult to identify. The doctor may prescribe antihistamines or consider additional tests (skin biopsy, blood test) if he suspects an underlying disease.

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