Question 1

i have itchy skin , how do i deal with it?

Accepted Answer

Itchy skin.: Moisturize after your bath or shower.  Don't make water to hot.  Also creams a better in the winter if you have very dry skin.  I you have other symptoms such as weight loss or fatigue see your doctor.

Question 2

i have itchy skin here and there through out the day. what can i do to stop the itchy?

Accepted Answer

Itching: Dryness is the most common cause of itchy skin.  Moisturize well with cream (cetaphil cream).  Cortisone creams can help for short-term use.  Some people benefit from otc antihistamine (claritin, allegra).  Try the moisture first.

Question 3

i have itchy skin quite spotty and red ?

Accepted Answer

Won't be able to: Diagnose this one on -line. Is that what you are using the Hydrocortisone cream for?  Dermatological evaluation is your best bet for accurate assessment and treatment plan. Take care.

Question 4

i have itchy skin - cannot figure out why, remedy?

Accepted Answer

Various causes: There are various causes of itchy skin without a rash including dry skin, liver problems,  kidney disease, medications, thyroid disorders, etc. Obviously if your symptoms are very uncomfortable a checkup is advised. If dry skin is not the problem then Benadryl (diphenhydramine) offers relief but may make you drowsy. Claritin is less effective but doesn't cause drowsiness.

Question 5

i haven't peed all day and i have itchy skin. are these related?

Accepted Answer

Yes: See a doctor immediately as you may have renal failure and itching is very common amongst those patients.  After seeing your doctor and getting blood work they will know how dehydrated you are and what condition your kidneys are in.  Please take this seriously.

Question 6

what should i do if i have itchy skin that comes out in bumps they stay for maybe 10-15 min then disappear?

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Hives: These itchy bumps may be hives due to allergy to agents taken internally(foods, medications, etc) or by exposure to external things(cold, exercise, etc) insect bites may also be a cause. Keep a diary of what you ate or what you were doing when the itchy bumps appeared.

Question 7

i have itchy skin, all over, since birth, remedy?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: If your skin is itchy due to nerves or anxiety there are prescriptions that would help you.  If you have eczema, allergic dermatitis, or any other rash a doctor can properly diagnose it and start treatment.

Question 8

what to do if i go tanning in a tanning bed and now i have itchy skin! what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Dryness or dermatiti: We do not recommend tanning booths as they exposure you to ultraviolet light which can cause skin cancers.  Your skin could by dry or have developed a dermatitis either photodermatitis or contact dermatitis if you have a rash.

Question 9

hi i have itchy skin all over my body including head, no rash. no new products being used?

Accepted Answer

Well : Well this could be an internal problem like a liver disease or kidney disease or diabetes or parasites  or a problem with your blood chemistry or even parasites.you can develop a rash from a product you've used for a long time like laundry soap shampoo soap's perfumes lotions. Recommend Healthtap visit or primary care doctor visit for specific diagnosis and treatment

Question 10

i have itchy skin all over but no rash, remedy?

Accepted Answer

Various causes: There are various causes of itchy skin without a rash including dry skin, liver problems,  kidney disease, medications, thyroid disorders, etc. Obviously if your symptoms are very uncomfortable a checkup is advised. If dry skin is not the problem then Benadryl (diphenhydramine) offers relief but may make you drowsy. Claritin is less effective but doesn't cause drowsiness.

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I have itchy skin - cannot figure out why, remedy?

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I have itchy skin, all over, since birth, remedy?

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What to do if i go tanning in a tanning bed and now i have itchy skin! what could it be?

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