A condition in which the skin is just itchy but the skin is the same as before and no abnormal skin changes appear is called pruritus. Pruritus is mainly distinguished from artificial urticaria. Artificial urticaria is a special type of urticaria, only the skin is itchy, but the skin is normal, but after scratching, the scratching area will raise a wind ball. Pruritus, on the other hand, does not cause wind clusters. Pruritus is common in the elderly. It is mainly caused by dry skin in the elderly, and some medical diseases. If it is caused by dry skin, usually this itching occurs in the autumn and winter, the skin will also have dry flaking. Some elderly pruritus is caused by medical diseases, such as diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, tumors and other diseases, this itch is not seasonal, after the treatment of the original disease will improve, the itchy skin will also reduce disappear. Of course, there are also some pruritus caused by psycho-psychological factors, such patients have no problems with the examination, but psycho-psychological problems, the treatment is mainly with anti-anxiety and depression drugs, and at the same time to give psychological guidance. So how to treat senile itchy skin? It is crucial to find the cause! It is caused by dry skin, the main thing is to strengthen the emolliency. If it is caused by internal diseases, go to the internal medicine related specialist for treatment. If it is caused by psychosomatic factors, then you have to go to a psychiatrist for treatment. In the end, which is the cause, you must first find a dermatologist to see, to do the relevant examination, in order to make further judgment.