One reasonably typical symptom that many Americans report having is itchy skin. The condition frequently renders elderly Americans bedridden until the pain diminishes and they can move around again since it affects so many seniors every day and can become severe.
Numerous factors can contribute to itchy skin, but some are more serious than others. A short online search is all that is required to stay current. Consult a dermatologist or your doctor if you have any worrying symptoms.
There Are Several Possible Causes of Itchy Skin, Including
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- Various skin disorders include hives, burns, scars, eczema, psoriasis, scabies, and parasites.
- Rashes and itching can be brought on by irritation and allergic reactions to topical items, including wool, chemicals, soaps, and other materials. An allergic reaction can sometimes be brought on by a chemical, such as poison ivy or cosmetics.
- Reactions to specific medications, such as narcotic painkillers (opioids).
Skin Irritation and Itching Due to Mild Causes Include
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- Internal, underlying conditions such as multiple myeloma, lymphoma, diabetes, thyroid issues, liver illness, renal disease, anemia, and so forth.
- Problems of the nervous system, such as shingles, pinched nerves, and multiple sclerosis.
- Psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The Following Severe Conditions Can Result in Itching Skin[h2line]
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- Dermatomyositis: This uncommon inflammatory condition manifests as an itchy, painful rash and may raise the chance of acquiring specific cancers.
- Breast Cancer: Early signs of breast cancer can include continuous scratching, the formation of a rash, or minor irritation that resembles an insect bite. With dilated skin pores, the breast often turns red, puffy, and heated. The nipple may undergo alterations such as inversion, flattening, or dimpling. The skin may appear pitted like an orange peel.
- Crohn’s Disease: In as many as 1 in 5 cases, a Crohn’s flare might result in rashes or other skin conditions.
- Hepatitis C: Up to 20% of individuals with chronic hepatitis C report having itchy skin. Usually, it doesn’t show any signs of a rash, and scratching doesn’t make it go away.
- Eczema: Itchy, dry, cracked, and painful skin are symptoms of atopic eczema. Some people have a few small spots of dry skin. Still, others may have extensive skin inflammation throughout their entire body. On lighter skin types, inflamed skin can turn red; darker skin types can turn darker brown, purple, or grey.
- Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a long-term autoimmune condition that can cause itchiness in addition to skin rashes, scaly patches, and other skin abnormalities.
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