Fifth metatarsal fracture skin itchy situation, consider and fracture healing, skin allergies, skin flaking and other reasons.
1. Fracture healing: local granulation tissue growth or stimulation of local nerve endings after fracture, there may be local itchy feeling, usually physiological phenomenon, do not have to worry too much.
2. Skin allergy: it is also possible that after the fracture, the use of plaster around the fracture for bandaging, impermeable, skin allergies or dermatitis, causing itching.
3. Skin flaking: Normal skin needs to metabolize, long time fixation, skin flaking accumulation, causing itchy symptoms.
There are other causes of itchy fifth metatarsal fracture affected area, if accompanied by other serious symptoms, we recommend timely medical treatment, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment and treatment, so as not to delay the condition.