Batıgöz Health Group Balçova – İzmir branch Dermatology Specialist Dr. Rahime Kaşıkaralar talked about the diagnosis and treatment of itching. Expressing that a detailed examination is required when applying to a dermatologist with a complaint of itching, Uzm. Dr. Rahime Kaşıkaralar says, “The most common cause of itching is skin dryness, but there are also many causes of itching that are not caused by dry skin. With the help of detailed examinations, the patient’s condition should be examined and the diagnosis should be made.
THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF ITCH IS DRY SKIN
After a detailed dermatological examination, a detailed examination may be requested depending on the findings in the application to the dermatology physician with the complaint of itching. However, the most common cause of itching is skin dryness. In order to prevent skin dryness, it is important to take care of moisturizing the skin regularly.
In addition, some dermatological diseases can also cause itching. Common dermatological diseases that cause itching;
Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a lifelong disease and its treatment is symptomatic and relieving. It is characterized by itchy plaques, pitted spots on the nails and thickening of the nails in many parts of the body.
Eczema: Eczema is a skin disease that occurs with blisters on the skin and symptoms of skin dryness. The treatment of eczema, which is a chronic disease, is performed as symptom relief and relieving.
Urticaria: Urticaria, known as hives among the people, appears with raised red itchy spots. The diagnosis of chronic urticaria can be suspected in case of frequent recurrences. In the treatment of urticaria, antidepressant group drugs can be used as well as symptom-relieving drugs.
Chickenpox: Chickenpox, which appears with water-filled and itchy rashes, is often seen in pre-adolescent children. The itching of the rash may predispose to bacterial infections. In its treatment, antipruritic and antipyretic drugs are usually prescribed.
Inflammatory Skin Diseases: Skin inflammation can occur due to many dermatological diseases such as shingles, folliculitis, impetigo. First, the cause of the infection is determined, and then a treatment map is created.
IT CAN BE CAUSED BY A CONTAGIOUS DISEASE
Fungus: Fungus, which is a frequently encountered dermatological disorder, is a contagious infectious disease. Infection on the skin causes redness, swelling and itching. In its treatment, a way to slow down the growth of fungus is followed. The duration of treatment may vary depending on the region and type of fungus.
Scabies: Although scabies, which is a contagious disease, can be confused with allergies or insect bites due to itching and skin rashes in the early stages, the symptoms caused by scabies can be differentiated by your doctor and the correct diagnosis can be made in a short time. Scabies itch usually lasts all day but is characterized by intensification, especially at night. The most common scabies treatment can be applied with lotions and pills to both kill the scabies mites and relieve the symptoms of scabies. Treatment allows you to get rid of scabies in a short time, but allergic symptoms caused by mites may continue for a while.
Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency
