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Preventing itching: daily moisturiser, mild soaps, avoiding triggers, treating scabies and fungal infection early.
Many types of itching can be reduced by protecting the skin and avoiding triggers.
Protect the skin barrier
Avoid triggers
Prevent infection and infestation
Manage health conditions
Look after stress and sleep
Stress can make itching worse. Regular sleep, relaxation and gentle exercise help.
Ayurvedic lifestyle advice
Ayurveda recommends regular cleansing, avoiding heavy, oily and sour food, and seasonal routines. These suggestions are traditional and not proven to prevent itching.
Key point
Daily skin care and quick treatment of infections and allergies prevent most flare-ups.
Before your appointment
Note when the itching began, where it is, what makes it better or worse, and whether it is worse at night. List all medicines, creams, herbs and soaps you use, and any new foods or products. Mention others at home with itching, rash, weight loss, night sweats, yellow eyes, dark urine or tiredness. Bring photos of any rash that comes and goes. Ask about tests, the safest treatment and the signs that need urgent care. Call 112 for swelling of the face or lips or trouble breathing.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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