How to do dry and itchy skin

Dry and itchy skin, first of all, we should avoid scratching, rubbing, and excessive washing with soap and hot water, local irritation, sedation, anti-itching and protection of the skin, and restoration of the skin barrier are the most basic principles of treatment. Oral medications include antihistamines, which can be combined with one or several kinds of medications, and commonly used medications include levocetirizine, loratadine, etc. For severe nocturnal pruritus, oral sedative and sleeping drugs can be taken, and tricyclic antidepressants, such as doxepin, can also be chosen; intravenous calcium and vitamin C can be injected; severe cases can be treated with procaine and intravenous closure. Glucocorticoids, generally used for severe itching or acute attacks, the dosage should not be too long. Topical medications can be chosen from glyburide lotion with anti-itch ingredients such as mint and ice chips, or glucocorticoid ointment. Physical therapy, you can use ultraviolet radiation, starch bath, spring water bath, etc. After bathing, make sure to rub moisturizing cream all over the body to restore the barrier function of the skin. Commonly used Chinese herbal treatment to nourish blood, dispel wind and calm the mind, such as moistening and anti-itching capsules.