Causes and Home Remedies for Itching
September 30, 2009 by admin
Filed under Home Remedies
Itching can be a very embarrassing condition. When the urge to itch takes over, you have to somehow attend to it, whether you are in a public place or in the privacy of your home. It is an offshoot of other ailments present in the body, which results in Itching. Itching can be all over the body, or in some specific areas, like genital areas, groin, legs, back, shoulders, depending on the kind of infection and the area infected.
Causes for Itching :
Itching can be a result of dry skin. If dry skin persists, unless you keep is moisturized, it can cause embarrassing Itching. As you attend to itch, it may deteriorate into Acne, leaving ugly marks on the body. Any infection can bring Itching, even as it is healing. Yeast infection is a common cause for genital Itching, which can be very embarrassing. Similarly eczema and ring worm infections can cause Itching.
Home Remedies :
- Pure Aloe Vera extract can reduce Itching, especially if it is genital Itching due to yeast infection in a good measure. Apply it on the affected area, so that irritation, swelling, burning sensation apart from Itching can be treated fast.
- Bark of Elm tree, dried and powdered, can reduce irritation and can be combined with acne treatment for reducing Itching. Take a small amount of powder and mix it with equally small amount of water, make it into a paste, and apply it on the affected area. If you are suffering from male genital area, apply it on the insides of foreskin of penis, and for female yeast infection apply the paste around vagina, for immediate reduction of Itching.
- Unsweetened yogurt cam be frozen in ice cubes and applied on Itching parts. It can reduce eczema related Itching, swelling and burning. It can also kill yeast growth and prevent yeast infection. Yogurt must unsweetened, remember if sugar is present it will add to more Itching making the infection worse/
- Itching can increase if you sit around because of this condition. While it is agreed that it is embarrassing to be scratching in public, you should get out of warm and moist environment within your house. Move around; let your skin breathe some air. If you are suffering from genital Itching, open your legs often, allowing lot of air to freshen the skin.
- Acne and Eczema related Itching requires special attention to keep the skin hydrated, and moisturizers with natural components can help.
- Use loose fitting clothes when you are having dry skin.
Don’t try to use chemical based moisturizers, which can worsen your condition. Most of these so called moisturizes contain nothing but paraffin, which is neither effective nor harmful, but can soothe dry skin. Itching can be relieved only by attending to the causes that are causing it.
Related posts:
