In case of diabetes, itching appears, which is an integral part of the disease. It begins because of the clogging of small blood vessels with sugar crystals, in connection with this, the function of toxins is disrupted in the body. There is an accumulation of harmful substances and this leads to a shortage of moisture, dryness and itching. Hair and nails also suffer.
Skin itch
The main causes of this ailment are reduced immunity and changes in the skin and mucosa.
There are several types of itching:
- Bubbles - pour out all over the body and have a liquid of yellowish or grayish color. In women, they can appear on the intestinal mucosa.
- Xanthoma - on the folds of the legs and hands appear yellowish plaques.
- Neurodermatitis - it is manifested by severe itching, in the first place the legs suffer.
- Scleroderma - seals are formed on the neck, back and legs.
- Dermopathy - on the skin spots are formed pink and red with bubbles.
An endocrinologist can accurately identify a variety of the disease using blood tests for glucose. Diseases of the skin in diabetes are divided into primary and secondary groups. The primary include xanthomatosis, blisters and dermatopathy. To the secondary include candidiasis and pyoderma, they occur after scratching skin rashes.
Itching can be caused by an allergy to medications from diabetes mellitus. For treatment, you need to replace them with other medications prescribed by your doctor. Rashes are not recommended.
Propagation stages:
- moderate;
- is active.
Active stage
Sugar concentration is much higher than normal. Eruptions spread swiftly on the abdomen and genitals, folds, folds of hands and feet, and between the fingers. Rashes are formed in the form of blisters. The body itches very much. When they are injured, a complication begins in the form of infection.
Moderate stage
Sugar concentration is not much higher than normal. The spread of itching and skin rashes does not happen swiftly. Legs, hands and stomach are covered with a small amount of rash.
For an accurate determination of the species, it is necessary to consult a doctor. It is difficult to get rid of itching, but if you follow all the recommendations, you will cope with it.
Treatments for
Skin rashes should be treated immediately after detection, this applies to any kind and extent of the disease.
Doctors recommend a non-carbohydrate diet and therapy aimed at lowering sugar, as well as an active lifestyle.
For local treatment, prescribe ointments with antibiotics and antifungal components. They reduce discomfort and prevent complications. Cream can be used to apply to the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals. The main treatment is medicated with the help of tablets, ointments and lotions. Itching in diabetes mellitus is a lot of inconvenience, so first of all it is necessary to normalize the metabolism of carbohydrates and the amount of glucose in the blood.
Traditional medicine is successfully used for itching of the skin and inguinal area:
- infusion of linden flowers,
- of the root of elecampane,
- of the string,
- of burdock roots,
- of sage leaves,
- infusion from rye grains, etc.
With the help of these infusions, it is possible to make lotions andrubbing of the genitals. These remedies take away the symptoms, they will not relieve the cause of the disease. They can appoint you a doctor.
Itching in diabetes mellitus appears on the genitals. This is due to microscopic cracks in the mucosa, with a change in ph in the vagina in women and dry skin, and peeling in men. With peeling, the affected areas are itchy and causes a lot of discomfort.
In women,
If the ph balance of the mucosa in women is incorrect, the protective functions decrease, and if the fungus hits the mucous membrane of the genitalia, infection occurs, this causes an unpleasant itch. There are many microcracks that cause severe discomfort. Women with diabetes should pay special attention to the mucous intimate places and do not overdry it.
If these symptoms occur, you need to contact a gynecologist and donate blood for analysis.
In men
Skin itch appears due to the formation of microcracks and skin peeling on the genitals. It is important not to injure the affected areas by combing, but to consult a doctor and take all the necessary tests.
If you have unpleasant sensations in intimate areas, you can not self-medicate. The doctor correctly diagnoses, selects the necessary medications and gives recommendations.
Prevention
- To prevent itching and discomfort in this disease, it is important to monitor blood sugar levels.
- A special diet, selected by a doctor, will help to avoid jumps of sugar.
- Take medication, always follow the instructions of a specialist.
- After water procedures, use baby cream to moisturize the skin.
- When hygiene of intimate places do not use soap and other drying agents, after washing, lubricate the genitals with boiled, cooled to room temperature vegetable oil with the addition of vitamin A.
- For legs, use a special cream.
- Use a soft washcloth.
- If cracking occurs, smear the affected area with antiseptic ointment.
- Try to avoid injuries and cuts, burns and suppuration.
- Watch your legs, because the disease affects the blood vessels. This leads to a violation of the blood supply of tissues and the appearance of a "marble" effect. Due to poor blood flow in the vessels of the legs, the skin cells die off. Which in turn leads to dryness and itching.
- You can not cut corns on your legs, better use pumice stone.
Any wounds and suppuration with this disease are difficult to treat. They should be applied with a sterile bandage and consult a doctor. If you observe all the rules, you will improve the skin condition, and get rid of cracks and dryness.
