Customer question:
I have a problem with itching all over my body... No rash or redness is to be seen. Could it just be dry skin? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Itchy skin has many possible causes, from eczema and dry skin to fungal infections, liver disease, or anxiety. Itchy skin can result from another skin condition, but it can also be a symptom of a more severe condition. Therefore, it is essential to identify the problem and treat the underlying cause for relief.
There are several causes of itching, such as:
- Dermatological: itching is caused by inflammation or swelling on the body's surface.
- Neuropathic: results from a condition of the nervous system or nerve damage.
- Psychogenic: is caused by a specific psychiatric condition or conditions that affect the brain.
- Environmental: an irritant in your environment can be clothing material, cosmetics, chemicals, an insect bite, a reaction to a drug, an unadjusted temperature, or the touch of something unpleasant.
- Systemic: itching results from an underlying medical condition that may affect the skin or internal organs. This may include but is not limited to, natural changes in your body as you age or hormonal changes.
The most common cause of pruritus is dry skin. Environmental factors that can cause dry skin include weather that is too hot or too cold with low humidity. Washing too much can also cause dry skin. Dehydrated skin can be a warning sign of dermatitis, so you may need to see a dermatologist to help relieve the condition and prevent it from worsening.
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