Itching is the most obvious symptom of skin diseases, and the most obvious feeling for many people with skin diseases is itching. Some people may think that skin itching is just a simple skin allergy, but in reality, sometimes simple skin itching can cause other diseases. Generally, when experiencing skin itching, one must be alert to the following nine diseases:
The first type: scabies, mainly manifested as itching of the skin all over the body, sometimes accompanied by skin damage, is easily misdiagnosed as skin itching disease. This disease spreads rapidly, is highly contagious, and can easily cause collective or family transmission. Therefore, patients must take isolation measures, and other personnel should also take preventive measures.
The second type: neurodermatitis, after suffering from neurodermatitis, the skin texture becomes particularly obvious, accompanied by severe itching. This is a common chronic skin disease, which is often related to the patient's neurological and mental condition, and is more common in young and adult people.
The third type is urticaria, which is characterized by severe itching of the skin and a one-time localized edematous rash. It is a common allergic disease caused by the skin and mucous membranes, and generally 15% to 20% of people will have at least one episode of urticaria in their lifetime.
The fourth type: Hand and Foot Moss, the main symptom is itching on the hands and feet. It is highly contagious and can be transmitted to oneself or others. It is a common creeping disease caused by superficial fungal infections, which is more common in children and adults. It usually recurs or worsens in summer.
The fifth type: contact dermatitis, is mainly a reaction of inflammation that occurs at the contact site due to skin contact with external substances. The main manifestation is skin itching. Contact dermatitis is a common skin disease, which is mainly caused by contact with irritants. Therefore, prevention measures must be taken after the occurrence of this disease.
The sixth type: eczema, divided into acute, subacute, and chronic according to the degree of skin damage. Its main characteristic is severe itching of the skin, which is difficult to cure and prone to recurrence. Nowadays, some women's eczema is related to cosmetics.
The seventh type: papular urticaria, which often occurs in infants and children and can be transmitted to each other. It mainly occurs in spring, summer, and autumn, and the main symptom is severe skin itching. This condition is mostly caused by insect bites.
The eighth type: Herpes like dermatitis, which is more common in middle-aged men, and sometimes children under 5 years old may also have this condition. The onset is sudden, with symptoms of general discomfort and low-grade fever, followed by severe itching. It is an immune disease caused by sensitization of the limbs.
The ninth type: nodular prurigo, this skin disease is relatively rare, accompanied by intense itching and nodular features, and is more common in adult women. This condition develops slowly and may not heal for a long time.
When feeling itchy on the skin, it is important to be highly vigilant and find the cause as soon as possible to prescribe the right medicine, in order to avoid delaying the condition.
