There are various conditions in which itch occur; the most common one includes psychological which involves anxiety and stress. Other reasons include dry skin, dermatitis, allergic reactions, reactions to certain medications, prolong exposure to UV radiation or sunlight, infections and infestations, certain endocrine or metabolic disorders and some diseases of blood.
Treatment on body itching -
- Although at initial stage scratching the itch will make you satisfy, but prolong scratching will only leave your skin in an irritated state which will still itch. So avoid scratching.
- You can run a cold shower on the area which itches to subside the itch, it is believed that itch and cold travel along the same nerve fibers.
- Avoid using too hot water, and used sodium bi carbonate in the bathing water. This will have a general soothing effect over the itch.
- If the itching in the ear is due to some infection then consult a specialist. Also if the itching in the scalp is due to dry skin or dandruff then take care of it first to have control over itching in these specified areas.
answered by Dr S