The armpits are one of the most sensitive areas of the body as they have to face sweat and moisture regularly. It is a common thing to see individuals suffering from itchy armpits in the summers (although the problem isn’t limited to this time of the year). There are several causes which can result in itchy armpits. Some of these, along with their symptoms /treatments are explained in the following lines: One of the main causes of itchy armpit is dirt and sweat which are combined with the bacteria living on the skin. Not washing this part regularly can result in itching. The treatment is simple: wash the armpits regularly. [...]
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Itchy face : Common and uncommon causes and treatment.
by on 04. Apr, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Itching is one of the health issues which might have happened to everybody at some point of time in their life. The issue could be simple and could be very critical in some cases. Itchy face and facial rashes are one of the most embarrassing problems. Imagine yourself itching your face in a board meeting of your company or when you are out with your date. The situation is more embarrassing and annoying then the imagination. One can avoid such situation if take prior precautions. At the same time a prescribed course of medicine can help a patient to get rid of it if the cause of the disease is [...]
Itching Hands and Arms : Causes and Treatments
by on 04. Apr, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Certain skin conditions cause itching hands and itching arms which have their own causes and treatment. Mostly, the exact cause of itching hands and arms in such conditions is not known, nor is there a guarantee that it can be completely cured by prescribed medications. Keratosis Pilaris: or chicken skin is a skin problem which involves small bumps and appears on the upper arms. Dead skin cells, instead of falling off accumulate around hair follicles and plug them causing skin bumps. One of the most common skin itching causes, this condition is also hereditary which gradually ceases to be with age. Treatment for Keratosis Pilaris: Continuous treatment with moisturizing creams [...]
Skin Itching : Causes, control measures and prevention
by on 04. Apr, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Itch (Lat. pruritus) is a skin sensation that provokes a desire to scratch. Skin Itching problem arise when some things produced by the body, such as histamine or binary salts, or those coming from the outside such as nickel or wool, irritate the skin’s nerve endings. The following tests may be needed to diagnose the skin itching: Body temperature and weight should be measured. Body should be examined to find parasites, rash, jaundice, painful spots and other skin changes which include sensitive areas. Chest X-ray Abdominal ultrasound Urine tests If an allergy is suspected, skin tests and blood tests should be done. Diet trials may reveal food intolerances so should be [...]
Itchy Eyelids – Causes, reasons, prevention and treatment
by on 03. Apr, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
How an itchy eyelid is caused and what to do Itchy eyelids can be very disruptive to carry on with the daily routine. This problem is most common among children and women and the most common causes are bad hygiene which includes sharing makeup. The best way to bring relief to one’s itchy eyelids is to drinks plenty of fluids apply water or gel compresses and keep washing the eyes with plain clean water to keep them clean. Also, avoid foods which are high in slat and sodium. Reasons and causes for itchy eyelids There are other three major kinds of eye diseases which cause itchy eyelids namely- Hordeolum (commonly known [...]
What causes Itchy Rash and how to treat itchy rashes?
by on 03. Apr, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
What causes itchy rashes ? Itchy rash can occur on any part of the body, causing irritation and inflammatory sensation in the affected area. Different skin condition triggers the rashes to appear on the skin. One of such skin condition is scaly patches of skin. Scaly patches may occur due to some infection or sometime without any infection. One of the commonly found scaly patches disease which people suffers from widely all over the world is eczema. One of the most common forms of eczema is Atopic Dermatitis. Atopic means hereditary diseases caused due to some allergy and dermatitis means inflammation of the skin. Eczema may occur during childhood as [...]
Itchy Eyes – Causes, reasons, prevention and treatment
by on 03. Apr, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
How an itchy eye is caused and what to do An itchy eye may be caused due to various reasons of which we are generally unaware and instantly keep scratching or rubbing our eye to rid of the itching sensation. We often forget that such scratching or rubbing increases the itching all the more which might also lead to reddening of eyes, watering, puffiness or swelling. So, the first rule is when your eyes are itching do not touch them. Reasons for itchy eyes The primary reason of itchy eyes is bad hygienic conditions. Hence, one must avoid used unclean cloth or hands to touch the eyes. Women must not [...]
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