Whats a Good Home Remedy For Itchy Skin?
This article is about lasting relief of eczema-induced itching and rashes, but there’s no doubt that if you have eczema, you want relief right now. Before I tell you what you can do for eczema, however, I’d like to tell you what not to do and why. Here it is in a nutshell: Especially if you have eczema, if you don’t want to itch, don’t scratch. The reason people with eczema tend to scratch is it is a kind of self-treatment for skin irritation. The release of inflammatory chemicals at the base of the spine triggers an urge to scratch so the brain doesn’t feel the itching, only the scratching. Unfortunately, this reflex reaction is just a temporary fix, and wearing down the skin barrier can invite infection-and more itching! So what is a good home remedy for itchy skin? First of all, remove irritants from your home and work space. Don’t overheat your home. Sweat-induced dermatitis can occur in a stuffy, hot house or after a too-hot bath or shower. Scaly skin on nose and cheeks, however,
This article is about lasting relief of eczema-induced itching and rashes, but there’s no doubt that if you have eczema, you want relief right now. Before I tell you what you can do for eczema, however, I’d like to tell you what not to do and why. Here it is in a nutshell: Especially if you have eczema, if you don’t want to itch, don’t scratch. The reason people with eczema tend to scratch is it is a kind of self-treatment for skin irritation. The release of inflammatory chemicals at the base of the spine triggers an urge to scratch so the brain doesn’t feel the itching, only the scratching. Unfortunately, this reflex reaction is just a temporary fix, and wearing down the skin barrier can invite infection-and more itching! So what is a good home remedy for itchy skin? First of all, remove irritants from your home and work space. Don’t overheat your home. Sweat-induced dermatitis can occur in a stuffy, hot house or after a too-hot bath or shower. Scaly skin on nose and cheeks, however,
