Dry and itchy skin in summer may be caused by physiological factors such as dehydration, or may be caused by pathologic factors such as solar dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis, which can be relieved mainly by general treatment and medication.
1. Physiological factors: For physiological factors such as skin dehydration, dryness and other causes of dry itchy skin, can be relieved mainly through general treatment, can drink more water, replenish water. Avoid direct sunlight, avoid strenuous exercise. Indoors can be appropriate use of humidifiers, to maintain the appropriate humidity indoors, but also the use of glycerin and other moisturizing skin care products to alleviate the symptoms of dryness and itchiness.
2. Solar dermatitis: is an acute phototoxic reaction that occurs after exposure to strong sunlight, leading to dry and itchy skin, common in spring and summer. Should avoid exposure to the sun, when you go out to support the umbrella or apply sunscreen, for dry itchy skin can be used topically with glycerine lotion, Dinaid cream and other drugs to relieve itching and anti-inflammatory, systemic symptoms can be taken orally loratadine and other antihistamines.
3. Seborrheic dermatitis: the summer heat will lead to excessive oil secretion of the skin, resulting in the occurrence of seborrheic dermatitis caused by dry and itchy skin, should be limited to a multi-fat and sugar diet, strengthen the skin oil control and moisturizing. Appropriate topical medications such as compound sulfur cream and hydrocortisone cream can also be used to relieve symptoms. When the scope is large, the inflammation is obvious and there is no contraindication, oral prednisone tablets can be taken for a short period of time.
The use of medication should be strictly adhered to the doctor’s instructions. If there is discomfort after using the medication or the symptoms are not relieved after using the medication, you should consult a doctor promptly.