Treatment of Skin Irritation
April 30, 2009
There may be many reasons why the skin is irritated. If it the condition continues to persist for long periods it is advised that you seek the opinion of an expert and take the prescribed medication. Some of the most common causes of skin irritation, the symptoms and several home remedies are listed below.
Itching resulting to undesirable irritation can be caused by an allergy. The allergy may be due to a particular food or even a plant.
Itching may also be caused by insect bites or by merely fondling or touching an animal. The itching sensation may be confined to a particular part of the body or it may cover the whole body.
Frequent scratching will naturally cause bruises on the skin and may result in further pain. A very common feature of skin irritation is the appearance of red spots or an overall redness of the skin. If treatment is delayed, blisters may appear on the skin.
As soon as you notice the symptoms, you should start applying cold presses to the area. Generally, irritation is aggravated by the application of soaps. So wash the affected area thoroughly without using soap and then dry it completely.
Dip a piece of clean cotton in cold water, remove excess water and leave the cotton piece on the affected part. As soon as the piece of cloth nears body temperature, replace it with another piece of cloth already dipped in cold water.
You will find it relieves the itch. Other home remedies include applying lemon juice or aloe vera to the affected area.
Quite often, itching is the result of having come in contact with a chemical to which your skin is allergic. It may be a plant or a particular brand of cosmetics that you are not used to using.
You just have to keep a mental note of the items that you might have come in contact with. This will help you to avoid contact with such items in the future.
Similarly, be careful of the food that might have caused the condition. Elderly individuals often feel itching because of dry skin. They should drink more fluids to keep the body well hydrated.
Vitamin C is generally helpful in building up the body’s resistance. A regular intake of this vitamin prevents a number of minor ailments.
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