Home Remedies for Itching
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Itching

Itching or pruritus is not a disease but is a very common problem which is faced by almost everyone. It is simply defined as an itchy sensation on a particular part of body; the sensation is so strong and profound that it forces the person to scratch that area to get little relief. However, scratching of the skin causes inflammation, color of the skin becomes red and it cause pain as well. Itching can affect any part of the body. Itching can be caused due to any reason it can be due to insect bite or may be due to excess sweat. Itching may affect a small portion of the skin or may affect different parts of the body. Though the severity of itching depends upon its causes, it is very painful and irritating. It is also sad that normally people scratch the affected area with their nails, which may lead to further pain and infection. This article will explain everything about itching and the best and effective home remedies to get fast relief. In ayurveda it is known as kandu. It generally occurs due to involvement of vata and kapha dosha

  1. Causes for Itching
  2. Diet for Itching
  3. Itching Symptoms
  4. Home Remedies for Itching

Itching Causes

Skin infection, itching skin can be caused due to several reasons. It can be anything from insect bite to problem in liver, diabetes, etc. Medical science has shown that itching is very common in pregnant ladies, especially during the third month and scratching also leads to deep patches on the skin. Itching around the genitals, especially in the anal is due to infection and piles. Person with poor functioning of heart, lung, lever, suffer severe itching in different parts of his body. Different skin disease like eczema or other diseases like measles, varicella also causes itching. Lack of iron also is responsible for itching. Insects bite or accumulation of sweat between the fingers causes severe itching. Itching caused due to insect bite can be temporary; however, some insect bite results in severe wound on the skin. Climate too has effect on our skin, scorching heat during summer cause severe itching in the body. Similarly, skin becomes dry during winter and cause itching. Lices or ringworm also causes itching. Itching sometimes is also a reaction or side effect of strong medicines taken for the treatment of other chronic disease. Whatever may be the cause, itching is very irritating and painful. Given below are the effective home remedies for the treatment of itching.

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Itching Diet

A good healthy food habit should be developed in every human being. Balanced diet that is nutrient-rich food is the remedy of all the disease. Patient suffering from itching skin should eat lots of green leafy vegetables, should strictly avoid junk or oily and spicy food, and also should take fresh fruits. Patient should also record which food increase the itching tendency in their body, and should avoid those food items. Vitamin B and E is very effective in controlling the itching tendency.

There are several herbs like chickweed which plays vital role in treating itching skin. This herb can be soaked in water and once the herbs become soft, scrub the skin with it.

Other herbs for treating itching are burdock, plantain, etc.

Apart from all the above mentioned helpful home remedies, people suffering from itching should always take bath in lukewarm water and not hot water, should keep his body clean, should always use medicated soap. People with dry skin should use good quality moisturizer immediately after the bath. However, before applying any ointment or lotion, and also otherwise, one should always use clean towel and should keep the skin dry, moisture free. These moistures when accumulated in the joints cause ringworm, etc. Avoid scratching with finger nails and keep them short. Also wear clothes according to your skin type and it should we well fitted or little loose, but should not be very tight.

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Itching Symptoms

Person suffering from itching has a tendency of scratching the affected area most of the time and that makes the situation more difficult. The major symptoms of itching are: Hot sensation around the skin, skin becomes red and dry; scratch marks and patches appear on the skin, skin becomes blistered.

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Home Remedies for Itching

Lemon juice:

It is one of an effective remedy for the treatment of itching. Take equal amount (1-2 tablespoon) of lemon extract, ghrit kumari (Aloe Vera) and oils rich in Vitamin E. Apply this oil mixture around the infected area. This will sooth the skin and relieve from itching. This is one of the useful home remedies for itching.

Eucalyptus amygdalina or peppermint:

Another easy remedy is add little amount of Eucalyptus amygdalina in water and bath. This will give a great healing effect. People suffering from itching may also add grain or cornstarch in the water before bathing. Add 2-3 drops of peppermint oil in the bath tub. Taking bath in this peppermint-rich water gives soothing effect and relieves from pain. This is one of the good home remedies for itching.

Vinegar

Vinegar extracted from apple too can be added to the bath tub. This too helps in soothing the effected skin. This is one of the important home remedies for itching.

Similarly, add cornstarch, oatmeal, baking soda to the bath tub. All this give fast relief from itching and sooths the effected area.

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I HAVE A [@] WITH MY GIRL AND AFTER THAT MY BODY START TO ITCH ME AND MY [@]
#1 - RICHARD RHULE - 02/07/2008 - 05:15
Richard, you're gf is a lowie...uve got syphilis dude ;)
#2 - Mr Awesome - 01/07/2009 - 23:51
i normally use dye for itching..!!!
#3 - AMO - 09/05/2009 - 19:25
hi actually i used2 get an itchin sensation wen i go wit junk food especially wit d spicy items.... hw ayurveda can help me...........
#4 - Harish - 10/06/2009 - 11:23
i am diabetic Type II,am 52 years, since a month my arms are itching really bad. ive been on medication .sometimes I get relief,sometimes I dont.Help me.I took Avil,iam able to sleep without scratching. help,please
#5 - thomas - 01/15/2010 - 09:49
Hi, Iam getting itching on my hand. The same thing happend last year too,I visited a Doctor,he said because of UV rays,suggested an ointment & tablets,its cured in 2 weeks...i have moved from that city where i were before.now same problem,do you anybody suggest any home remedy.
#6 - nilam - 05/08/2010 - 05:01
My whole body starts itching and when i take any anti allergic tablet it does'nt itch for two days and then again it starts. This is happneing with me for the last 3 months. Pls tell me how to cure this disease and what is causing itching.
#7 - Wasim - 06/17/2010 - 11:13
when ever i take my bath my body itch me. what can i do to cure this. thanks
#8 - H[@]AN W. ABIODUN - 07/16/2010 - 14:52
i have an heredity problem of itching in normal conditions also. when i sweat, case i more worse. i have followed allopathy it helped me a little bit when i m taking the course but as soon i leave it every thing is same. i have also tried homeopathy but no improvement meanwhile it had a problem of acne at many parts of my body including face please refer me for some natural remedy or cure on permanent or precaution basis

please help me..
#9 - Amit - 08/06/2010 - 16:16
My father is a diabitic patient since 10 years.Last month he suffered from lung infection,fever&cough.Now he is suffering from all over his body.What is the cause for it&how to come out of it?
#10 - suraksha - 03/12/2011 - 00:31
right side of my face start itching and it becomes little bit puffy. don't know the reason.
advice taken from skin specialist.given anti allergy and ointment. feel little relief. after some days again started. always feel little bit itching on the body.
#11 - kanchan - 05/03/2011 - 02:27
i was operated for prostrate & took some antibiotic medicine. since last one week whole body is itching especially in night time
#12 - sudhir - 07/18/2011 - 22:46
i hava itching my full body always when i take tablet then it stop some time then arises this is suffering from long time 7 years completed what is effective remidies some body suggest immediately
#13 - manjunath - 08/06/2011 - 01:27
hi;
my father is suffering from itching problem since 1 year. itching with red hot patches on several parts of body,on medication like atarax itching stops for few days and continous,dr mave suggested there no allergy already skin is tested no defects.pl help out.thank u santosh mail at santoshpatil2100@gmail.com

#14 - santosh - 09/01/2011 - 22:03
hi, i m diabetic, last month from itching in my legs and i have take medicine & ointment and take relief; and again itching and red skin,hot sensation started in upper legs portion; please advise me and mail me at vinkeybhatia78@gmail.com
#15 - Dharmender - 09/24/2011 - 11:23
Iam suffering from sever itching on abdomen chest and back from 1month,and having redness blister in abdomen taken antihistamin about 1but stil sam no improving plz help me how to prevent from it by using home remedial
#16 - Saru - 10/08/2011 - 05:32
MY ENTIRE BODY ITCHES ME AFTER TAKING MY BATH OR WHEN EVER SWEAT DRIES IN MY BODY OR WHEN EVER I WANT TO SLEEP, I REALLY DONT KNOW THE CAUSE FOR THIS, SOMEBODY TELL ME WHAT TO DO OR I JUST STOP BATHING..
#17 - RICHMOND - 11/06/2011 - 03:23
Red patches with itching come to my whole body(head to toe) any time and once I take Atrax , i get relax for two days and after that again it strats. Please advise do I need for any special treatment. My email- priyanka.agr@gmail.com
#18 - neha - 11/25/2011 - 03:53
hi I am red patches with itching from head to toe since 6months. during the medication it wont be there once i stop taking the medicines its coming. even after blood test, it was confirmed that there no alergy.. please advise. my email is mallikarjunhv@gmail.com
#19 - mallik - 01/15/2012 - 03:28
I am suffering from the itching in the differnt parts of the body since two and half months.
Please help me and suggest me.
#20 - ashakaji Thaku - 01/28/2012 - 06:47
3 months before I was infected by Chicken pox. But after it got cured body itching problem started. Maximum itching is on hands. Can you please suggest a remedy for me.
Email ID : ssbhat.hnr@gmail.com
#21 - Subrahmanya - 02/28/2012 - 13:08
i have more iching full of body since from 10 years how to remove pls tell me immediately all medicine taken but no effect so any strong medicine like ayurveda,or homeopathy tell me manjunathdsm2007@gmail.com
#22 - manjunath - 02/29/2012 - 21:51
Iam 24 a TB Mengities , iam taking tablets , after month started body full itching & body become dry
#23 - sonu - 03/30/2012 - 00:51
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