Itchy, red, dry, flaky skin may be contact dermatitis or pruritus, or it may be associated with factors such as excessive bathing. It can usually be treated by general therapy, medication and other means.
1. Contact dermatitis: when the patient is exposed to allergens or irritants, the patient may experience itching, redness, peeling and other symptoms, the patient needs to get rid of the causative factors as soon as possible, and at the same time, can be treated by taking cetirizine, ibastine and other antihistamines, but also can be used externally with glycerine lotion to stop the itching.
2. Pruritus: dry skin, mental stress and other factors caused by pruritus will also appear itching, dry skin, peeling and other symptoms, patients can be treated with glycerine lotion, you can also use antihistamines such as iproniazine to relieve itching. At the same time can be coated with emollient cream, such as vitamin E and other drugs to moisturize the skin.
3. Excessive bathing: Excessive bathing will take away the oil on the surface layer of the body and dry out the skin, which will become dry and itchy after being stimulated. Patients need to stop using strong cleansing bath or detergent to prevent aggravation of symptoms, and can choose to apply moisturizing cream after bathing.
Patients are advised to seek medical advice as soon as possible to clarify the cause of the disease as soon as possible. Pay attention to skin hygiene in daily life, but do not over clean to prevent aggravation of the condition. The above medications should be used according to medical advice.