How to get rid of itchy skin of the body - the best methods of treatment

Itching in patients can occur for various reasons, which can be established only by the attending physician after a full-time examination and the delivery of tests. Since this symptom can be associated with very dangerous diseases, it is important in case of systematic itching to immediately consult a specialist. To eliminate the disease, folk remedies and traditional medicines can be used.

Causes of the itching

The following are the main causes of the pathology:

• severe dehydration of tissues and organs;
• low consumption of clean water, excluding tea, coffee and other beverages;
• hereditary predispositions;
• patient's skin reaction to chemical irritants;
• taking some medications;
• manifestation of various types of dermatitis and allergic reaction;
• activity of parasites in the body, including lice and worms.

The following problems can be diagnosed with an itch of the whole body:

• disruptions in the endocrine system;
• nerve strain, including depression and persistent stress;
• development of oncological diseases;
• lesions of meninges and certain zones;
• kidney and liver disease;
• insufficient amount of vitamin D and iron in the body;
• inadequate gallbladder tone;
• scabies;
• strong stress and nervous overexcitation.

Warning! If the cause of pruritus is associated with abnormalities in the internal organs, you must first begin to eliminate the underlying cause of the pathology. To facilitate your own condition, you can also use the tips below.

Tincture against pruritus

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For treatment should be mixed in equal proportions of a tablespoon of herbs such as chamomile, melissa, mint calming, linden flowers. These components are mixed into one mixture. After that, all herbs should be poured with boiling water in an amount of 1 liter. The resulting drug is infused for 20 minutes. As soon as the necessary time passes, 45 ml of natural honey is added to the solution and the solution is thoroughly mixed. After adding the bee product, drain the tincture through a gauze dressing. The drug is taken 50 ml 10 minutes before the main meal. The duration of the course of therapy is 21 days.

Juniper against pruritus

To prepare the medicine, take the ground juniper and place it in alcohol. For every 50 g of the plant component, 0.25 liters of good vodka or pure medical alcohol should be taken. The resulting solution should be insisted in a glass bottle in a dark place for seven days. The resulting remedy should be added to 5 ml in the bathroom.

For intensive therapy, take 10-minute baths for ten days before going to bed. After this, to prevent the recurrence of the disease should do such relaxing and soothing baths weekly. Do not use this product during pregnancy without consulting your doctor.

Attention! Before using these tinctures, ensure that they are well tolerated. To do this, take the first dose and follow the reaction of the body. If there is no increase in itching, intestinal disorders, redness and skin problems, you can continue therapy.

Baths against pruritus

Drug sequence

For the preparation of such baths, take two tablespoons of dry herbs, you can grind it further, and pour the vegetable component of 100 ml of boiling water. The vegetable mixture is brewed for 15 minutes, after which it is half the solution poured into the bathroom and sit in it for 10 minutes. After the procedure, you should wipe the skin with the remaining tea leaves, do it better with a cotton swab. At the end of all manipulations, it is advisable to allow the skin to dry naturally, since cold air will also enhance the result and reduce itching.

Calendula and chamomile

To prepare a medicinal broth, take a tablespoon of calendula and chamomile and boil them in a water bath for five minutes. For this amount of herbal mixture should take 500 ml of water. Once the solution becomes room temperature, it should be poured into the bathroom and a session. In water, the patient should be between 15 and 30 minutes, constantly maintaining the same temperature of water.

Soda bath

Very effective method. To conduct the procedure, you should collect a full bath and dissolve in it two tablespoons of baking soda. As soon as it completely dissolves, it should be carried out in water for 15 minutes. After this, you should leave the bathroom and allow the skin to dry naturally. After the procedure, it is important to go straight to bed. During treatment it is recommended to sleep only on natural tissues and to choose night clothes from cotton. Soda baths are done only once a day.

Acetic baths

This procedure can be carried out only if the heart is healthy and there are no problems with the female part. On a full standard bath should take 100 ml of apple cider vinegar with a concentration of not more than 6%.The session is carried out for 5-10 minutes, after which it should be allowed to dry naturally. The procedure is carried out half an hour before going to bed.

Attention! It is advisable to maintain the optimum temperature during the procedure at + 37 degrees, as this is the temperature mode that provides the maximum result. A total of 10-15 procedures per course.

Rubbing with itchy skin on the body

Vinegar against itching

To eliminate the pathology, you should take apple cider vinegar at 6% concentration. It should moisten the cotton swab and wipe the affected areas. If necessary, you can make an acetic compress. To do this, take a clean gauze, which is thoroughly impregnated with the solution and squeezed. Matter should be applied to the itching area for 5-7 minutes. Repeat these procedures can be up to two times a day.

Cabbage and Centennial

For every 100 ml of freshly squeezed cabbage juice, take 10 ml of aloe juice. Usually the best effect is provided by a plant whose age is more than three years. By combining vegetable and vegetable juice, they should treat all the itchy skin areas. The procedure can be performed an unlimited number of times until the itching is completely eliminated.

Baking soda

A universal tool that helps to relieve the itching of any nature. To prepare the medicinal solution, take 200 ml of warm boiled water and add two teaspoons of baking soda. Components should be thoroughly stirred and applied with a cotton swab on the affected areas. Use soda water can be up to six times a day, until the skin itching is completely eliminated.

Smokro, cherry and birch

Five freshly picked leaves from trees should be taken to prepare the medicine. They pour two liters of boiling water and insist for two hours. After this 15 ml of salicylic acid should be added to the resulting solution. Itching can wipe the itchy skin up to six times a day, until the pathology is completely eliminated.

Attention! Vinegar wiping should be done with great care to prevent intoxication of the body. Use such procedures should be done locally, since the treatment of the whole body is a risk of poisoning.

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Antipruritic drugs

If necessary, therapy can be supplemented with traditional medicines. With their dosages and prices can be found in the table.

Preparation	Image	Dosage	Price
Dimedrol solution		1-2 times a day	300 rubles
Bepanten		1-3 times a day	400 rubles
Loratadin		once a day	100 rubles
Tavegil		1-2 timesper day	300 rubles
Salicylic acid		1-2 times a day	80 rubles
Ichthyol ointment		once a day	80 rubles
Cetrin		Once a day	300 rubles

Attention! On the advisability of using medical products should be clarified with your doctor, as they have a large list of contraindications.

Hormonal ointments against pruritus

Advantan

Hormonal ointment of the third generation, which begins to eliminate the pathology in the first 15 minutes after use. Applying Advantan ointment should not be more than once a day, while you should apply the medicine only to the itching areas of the skin. Therapy with medication can last for 12 weeks, since this corticosteroid is safe enough for patients. The cost of a medicinal ointment is 800 rubles.

Lorinden A

The drug is used only locally, while the patient is allowed to apply medication to the affected areas in an acute period of pruritus up to three times a day. Once the acute stage is removed, the number of applications should be reduced to once a day. The duration of therapy with Lorinden A in severe cases can not last more than three weeks. With a mild itching, the patient is completely cured in 5-7 days. The cost of the medication is 300 rubles.

Sinaflan

The drug refers to hormones of the first generation, so do not use it for more than seven consecutive days, in severe cases, use Sinaflan ointment for no more than 10 days. Given the severity of the itching, patients can use the drug from one to three times a day. Pre-clean skin is not required. A noticeable result from exposure to the ointment occurs within 5-30 minutes. The cost of Sinaphlan is 80 rubles.

Flucinar gel

It is allowed to use this medication even on the face skin with severe itching, but the treatment course in this case can not be more than one week. In the treatment of skin itching on the body, the duration of therapy can be increased to 14 days. Use Flucinar should be twice a day, gently distributing the drug over the itching areas. The cost of the medication is 300 rubles.

Warning! These drugs can be highly addictive, so you should adhere to the prescribed course and do not exceed the allowable dosage. At the same hormonal ointments give the fastest and lasting result.

If you are experiencing an itch problem, try to find out the cause of the symptom right away to prevent the development of dangerous body conditions and possible complications. After the cause of the disease is accurately established, it will be much faster to restore the patient's health using traditional and folk remedies.