Skin errors solution » pruritus http://www.skinerrors.com Remove your skin errors | Natural Skin Care Wed, 13 Aug 2014 05:52:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.1 Treating generalized pruritus http://www.skinerrors.com/2012/03/treating-generalized-pruritus.html http://www.skinerrors.com/2012/03/treating-generalized-pruritus.html#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:16:52 +0000 http://www.skinerrors.com/?p=2646 itching Pruritus or itching is defined as a feeling of discomfort that leads to the desire to scratch. It is a very common symptom that may be with or without skin lesions. Itching may be localized or generalized; in this case we will focus on the latter. Treatment depends on the cause, but there are some general measures that can be implemented.

Instructions

  • As a primary measure is recommended to people to keep fingernails short and clean, and if scratching it with the palm of the hand.
  • Avoid tight clothing and synthetic fabrics and wool.
  • Preferably use loose clothing and cotton.
  • Avoid hot showers.
  • Take short baths with neutral detergent and then apply moisturizer.
  • May also be recommended to take baths in warm water to which are added 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a glass of milk.
  • Keep humidified environment.
  • Avoid substances such as coffee, alcohol and spicy, as these increase the itching.
  • They can be useful lotions containing calamine, camphor, menthol and phenol.
  • A pharmacological level, the most used are antihistamines.
  • The most effective is hydroxyzine; the usual dose is 10 mg / 8 hrs.
  • In patients unresponsive to antihistamines, it is recommended that doxepin, an antidepressant, the dose is 25 mg / 8 hrs.
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Tips

The causes of itching are varied, so you should consult a doctor to treat itching as its cause.

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