Do you still remember? When I was a child, I went to my grandfather’s house and always saw it. Once curious to pick up and play, but also help grandpa tickle. Feeling bored and put down, as if it had forgotten it. Time goes slowly forward, and one day you come home and see it again. It turns out that we grow up and our parents start to get older. Let’s talk about pruritus in old age. A. Pruritus in the elderly With the increase of age, the elderly skin sebaceous film secretion is reduced, the skin barrier is damaged, moisture loss, the skin becomes dry, at the same time, the adhesion ability between keratinocytes decreases, and the flaking increases. Coupled with the habit of excessive hot water bathing in winter, it is prone to generalized itching, called pruritus in the elderly. Second, the performance of pruritus Pruritus in old age can be a widespread itching of the skin all over the body, or it can be localized, and the location is not fixed. However, it is common in the lower legs, forearms, back, waist and abdomen. It can also be aggravated by emotional stress, temperature changes, alcohol consumption, or spicy food consumption. Once the itching occurs, it is difficult to stop, and it is often difficult to sleep because it keeps scratching vigorously. Because of itching, repeated scratching for a long time, can lead to scratches on the skin, scabs, chaps, pigmentation and even moss-like changes or eczema-like changes, resulting in thickening of the skin, roughness, and even scratching caused by secondary skin infections. Third, the prevention of pruritus 1, correct cleaning of the skin After autumn, reduce the number of baths, 1 to 2 times a week can be, and to gradually reduce the degree of dryness with the environment, do not wash for too long, the water temperature is kept below 40 ° C, do not rub, in order to prevent the skin keratin layer integrity is destroyed and the occurrence of dry skin. In winter, you should use a body wash containing moisturizing ingredients, and after the bath, apply emollients containing moisturizing functions to the whole body. 2. Repair the skin barrier The complete skin barrier is composed of the outermost sebaceous membrane of the epidermis, epidermal keratin-forming cells, intercellular lipids and dermal mucopolysaccharides, etc. Topical emollients are used to help the elderly skin repair the skin barrier, replenish sebum and reduce water loss. At the same time, an intact skin barrier can also help the skin to resist allergens and irritants and relieve some of the itching caused by irritation. 3, visit home often Some nagging, slowly to be told by us to our parents. Advise them to eat a light diet and pay attention to the protein and vitamins that are good for the skin. Appropriate participation in physical exercise can promote sebum secretion and enhance metabolism. When it is cold, pay attention to keep warm and choose cotton clothing for comfort. A good mood, coax them happy, itching is really hard to bear, our company is their greatest comfort.