The causes of itchy skin in the elderly are dry skin, diabetes and dermatophytosis.
1. Dry skin: the hydration of the entire skin stratum corneum of the elderly will decrease, and the entire skin is in a dry state. Because of repeated peeling of the skin, and thus some itching symptoms, this itching symptoms may be generalized and uncharacteristic itching. Apply moisturizing creams to the elderly, such as hyaluronic acid gel or glycerin of the glycerol group.
2. Diabetes: diabetic elderly patients, already dry skin, high blood sugar state of the skin microorganisms are easy to reproduce, resulting in skin infections accompanied by itchy skin. Patients need to be coated with anti-itching drugs under the guidance of a doctor, such as zinc oxide cream and glycerite lotion. At the same time, they also need to take hypoglycemic drugs, such as metformin extended-release tablets, gliquidone and so on.
3. Dermatophytosis: Dermatophytosis is caused by localized fungal infections of the skin, which can cause itching. Oral antifungal medications, such as itraconazole and terbinafine, can be taken on the advice of a doctor. Topical medications such as miconazole nitrate cream and trimethoprim econazole cream can also be chosen.
There are many causes of itchy skin in the elderly, which may also be caused by internal diseases such as chronic kidney disease and malignant tumors such as lymphoma. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time to identify the cause of the disease and give standardized treatment. Drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice.