Since the beginning of winter, many older adults have been reporting itching, either localized or all over their bodies, and even seeking help from dermatologists because the itching is unbearable. So, what is this itch that bothers the elderly so much? In fact, itchy skin in the elderly is a physiological change that occurs after the human being enters the old age, and its symptoms are mainly manifested as the skin does not show any symptoms of rash, but just feels itchy and unbearable, this itch can be a certain part or can be generalized. There are many causes of itchy skin in the elderly, mainly related to the following aspects, first of all, the physiological condition of the elderly, the elderly body inherent water and water in the cells gradually reduced, there is a chronic physiological water loss phenomenon, causing dry skin, wrinkles increase. The skin is vulnerable to the stimulation of hot and cold changes in the surrounding environment, so it is easy to induce itching to occur. Secondly, it is also related to living habits, some elderly people love to use very hot water bathing, and the number of bathing too often, plus the use of alkaline soap, so that the already dry skin lost the sebum moisturizing and itchy skin symptoms. So, what exactly do we have to do to improve the situation? It is not difficult, first of all, to avoid scratching, rubbing and hot water to stop itching, and secondly, to apply emollient cream to keep the skin moist and avoid itching. If you still have uncontrollable itching symptoms, then you can ask a professional dermatologist for help. After excluding some internal diseases that can cause itching, you can take oral antihistamines to help stop the itching and improve your quality of life.