Elderly itchy skin is mostly induced by sebaceous gland hypoplasia, reduced sebum secretion, dry skin and other factors, which can be relieved by medication and enhanced moisturizing methods.
1. Medication: You can use topical antipruritic drugs such as glycerite lotion, zinc oxide lotion, etc., or use immunosuppressants such as tacrolimus, or short-term glucocorticosteroids such as dexamethasone ointment, trimethoprim cream, etc. to alleviate the symptoms.
2. Enhance moisturizing: Avoid using too hot water for bathing or strong cleansing bath products, use emollients to enhance skin moisturizing, change clothes and bedding regularly, and avoid scratching.
Elderly people with persistent itchy skin symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment.