Itchy and scratchy skin may be caused by eczema, ringworm, chickenpox and other skin diseases. It is recommended to detach from the environment and give glucocorticoid, antihistamine, antifungal and antiviral drugs for treatment.
1. Eczema: the causes of eczema are complex, eczema is mainly dominated by herpes mound in the acute stage, and may have a tendency to ooze. Halometasone ointment and hydrocortisone ointment can be given to control the condition quickly and also relieve itching of the skin.
2. Ringworm: Ringworm is caused by fungal infection, which is a skin infection caused by different fungi. It causes small blisters and pimples on the skin, and scratching may cause erosion and oozing. You can use topical ketoconazole, miconazole ointment, etc., with oral itraconazole, terbinafine and other drugs if necessary.
3. Chickenpox: Chickenpox, usually caused by the initial infection of varicella zoster virus, mainly manifested as itchy rash, erythema, herpes. Medications such as Benadryl can be taken orally to relieve itchy skin. Antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir and valacyclovir, can promote the healing of blisters and shorten the course of the disease.
For itchy skin, it is recommended not to scratch to avoid inducing bacterial infection. If necessary, go to the dermatology department of the hospital to understand the causes of itchy skin, but also to give targeted drug treatment.