Skin Itching: Why Does It Occur? 3 Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
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Has anyone suffered from sudden skin irritation?
It is said that itchy or burning skin can occur for a variety of reasons more than you might think.
That's why it's important to identify the cause and improve the symptoms!
Today, I'll tell you about the various causes of itchy skin and how to prevent and treat the symptoms.
1. Sun allergy
1) What is sun allergy?
Prolonged exposure to strong sunlight can cause redness and stinging of the skin. Sun allergy refers to symptoms caused by the activation of skin allergy immune cells by light.
2) Sun allergy symptoms
Possible symptoms include itchiness or a rash on the exposed skin after exposure to sunlight. Red spots or hives may also appear, and scratching the itchy area can cause wounds, so be careful!
3) Treatment of sun allergy
If your sun allergy symptoms persist, you can treat them by taking antihistamines or applying steroid ointments. If you develop a rash due to sunlight, applying a moisturizing cream containing aloe can help soothe the redness to some extent!
4) How to prevent sun allergy
It's best to avoid sunlight, which is the direct cause of skin irritation, and avoiding going outside during peak UV hours can help prevent symptoms. If you must go outside, it's important to protect your skin with sunglasses, a hat, or other protective gear. Be sure to apply sunscreen thoroughly to protect your skin from UV rays!
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2. Contact dermatitis
1) What is contact dermatitis?
Contact dermatitis can also cause skin irritation! Contact dermatitis occurs when the skin comes into contact with or is exposed to a substance that irritates or triggers an allergic reaction. Depending on the cause, it can be categorized as irritant or allergic.
2) Contact dermatitis symptoms
If it is irritant contact dermatitis, slight redness may appear on the skin, and in severe cases, blisters may form.
Symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis may include blisters with redness of the skin, and itching and stinging of the skin.
3) Treatment of contact dermatitis
Treatment for contact dermatitis, which causes skin irritation, varies depending on whether it's irritant or allergic. For irritant contact dermatitis, the causative agent must be identified and avoided. For allergic contact dermatitis, treatment involves topical ointments or antihistamines. Appropriate treatment is recommended under a specialist's prescription!
3. Shingles
1) What is shingles?
Shingles is also identified as a cause of skin irritation. Shingles is a painful, striped rash that appears on the skin. Fatigue and a weakened immune system can activate the varicella-zoster virus, causing shingles.
2) Shingles symptoms
Shingles can cause skin inflammation and pain, and can be accompanied by symptoms like swelling and fever. Additionally, if blisters develop along the facial nerve, rare side effects like facial paralysis and visual impairment can occur, so be careful!
3) Shingles treatment
To treat the symptoms, antiviral drugs are administered initially, and if there is neuralgia, painkillers can be taken to relieve the pain.
4) How to prevent shingles
Preventing shingles is also important. Boosting your immune system is crucial for preventing symptoms. Getting enough sleep and engaging in light exercise regularly can help boost your immune system.
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In addition to this, the skin may become sensitive and experience burning symptoms due to various reasons such as ingredients in certain cosmetics or dry skin.
If the symptoms persist for a long time, it seems important to identify the cause and proceed with treatment!