How to treat pathologic skin itching

Pathologic itching of the skin may be caused by urticaria, eczema, ringworm and other diseases, which can be improved by general treatment and medication. 1. Urticaria: If the itchy skin is caused by urticaria, patients should avoid contact with suspected sensitizers in order to avoid aggravation of the condition. You can take antihistamines as prescribed by the doctor, such as ebastine, loratadine, etc., which have the effect of anti-itching and anti-allergy. 2. Eczema: Eczema can also lead to itchy skin, patients should keep the affected area clean and dry, avoid scratching, so as not to aggravate the symptoms. You can follow the doctor’s instructions to use topical glucocorticoid drugs, such as hydrocortisone, tretinoin, etc., with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic effect, can relieve eczema caused by itchy skin. 3. Ringworm: itchy skin may also be caused by ringworm, patients should try to wear loose, soft clothes, keep local clean. During the period you can follow the doctor’s instructions to use antifungal drugs, such as miconazole, terbinafine, etc., with antibacterial, antiseptic effect, ringworm has a better efficacy, so as to alleviate the itching of the skin. Pathological itching of the skin has more causes, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital, to clarify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.