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Yoga and exercise for itching: calming breathing, gentle poses, skin care around sweating and what to avoid.
Gentle exercise and relaxation help with itching by reducing stress, improving sleep and supporting general health. They do not treat the cause of itching.
Helpful practices
Exercise
Skin care around exercise
What to avoid
Ask your doctor first
If you have heart or lung disease, are pregnant, or have a long-term illness, check which practices are safe.
Key point
Use yoga and exercise as support for stress and sleep alongside proper skin care and treatment.
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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