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Itching commonly known as pruritis is a skin disorder that is a cause which occurs by impurity in blood stream. Itching may be localized i.e. in a particular area or general i.e. on whole body. Itching can also be contagious and easily spreads to the surrounding areas. Itching n localized area may be due to insect bite or string where as systemic itching occurs due to certain infection and impurities in the blood stream.
Causes
Following are the causes that lead to itching
- Inflammation of sin may lead to itching
- Dry skin is also susceptible to itching
- parasitic infestation may also lead to itching
- Pregnancy also causes itching.
- Chemical agents like detergents and solvents also cause inflammation.
- Eczema may also lead to itching.
Home Remedies
- Peppermint mint bath is highly beneficial in preventing itching.
- Apply aloe vera and cod liver oil on the affected part helps in preventing itching.
- Apply Vicks vapor on the affected area on the helps in removing itching.
- Apply a paste of coconut oil mixed with lime juice on the affected area.
- a cup of white vinegar is added to the bath tub and then it is used for bathing
- regularly use a moisturizer to avoid drying of skin
- decreases salt consumption as this helps in reducing itching
- Apply vitamin E to get rid of itching.
- washing the affected part with the warm water provides immediate relief from itching
- Paste of baking soda and water is good remedy for avoiding itching when applied in the affected part.
- Consuming neem is very effective in all types of skin ailments.
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