Treatment for itching problems with my skin

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Treatment for itching problems with my skin

• What causes itching?
• Are you one of the millions who complain about
  Itching problems with my skin? Itching can be
  more uncomfortable and frustrating than pain at
  times. Skin conditions such as hives and eczema,
  or diseases like chicken pox are associated with
  an itching rash. If you suffer with moderately
  dry skin, some patients experience itching all
  over their body, accompanied by cracking skin.
  Sometimes itching is related to parasitic
  infestations such as scabies or head lice. If you
  have a mole that itches, you should have it
  examined by your Charlotte dermatologist to rule
  out the possibility of a malignant change in the
  mole. Surprisingly, even internal problems such
  as kidney failure, liver disease, or thyroid
  disease may cause itching.
• Hives
• Urticaria, known commonly as hives, occurs when
  your immune system over reacts to a contact of
• ingestion of a product, releasing histamine into
  the skin. Hives are welts that can appear on any
  part of the skin. Hives vary in size from as
  small as a pin head to as large as a dinner
  plate. Treatment involves identifying the
  relevant agent, and avoiding it if possible.
  Otherwise, antihistamines may be needed to
  minimize the effect of the released histamine.
  Many external factors can contribute to hives
  such as exercise, bathing, excessive pressure
  from prolonged sitting, vibration, rubbing or
  scratching. Even from contact with clothing.
  Certain medications are known to cause hives, and
  food is often the culprit.
• Psoriasis
• Psoriasis is a collective term for a group of
  chronic skin disorders that cause an itching
  and/or
• burning sensation, along with scaling and/or
  crusting of the skin. The scalp, elbows, knees,
  hands, feet, and genitals are the most commonly
  affected areas. There is no cure for psoriasis,
  but it can be treated successfully. Treatment
  depends upon several factors including
• severity and location of psoriasis
• the patients age
• medical history
• lifestyle, including diet
• The most common treatments are topical
  medications, light therapy, and oral or
  injectable medications. A consistent effort by
  the patient and his or her dermatologist can be
  very successful.