There is nothing on my body, just dryness and itching

There is nothing growing on the body, but it is just dry and itchy. This is a symptom of dry itching. Especially in winter, when the weather is relatively dry, such symptoms are very likely to occur. It is more common in the elderly. There are many reasons for this symptom, which is related to lack of water in the body. It may also be due to allergic constitution. Some irritating factors should be avoided in daily life. If it is serious, it should be treated in time.

prevention

Dry pruritus is more common in summer and is more common in people with allergic constitutions. The incidence rate in infants and young children is higher than in adults.

Eliminate the cause

(1) Although the cause of eczema is not easy to identify, we should still inquire about the medical history in detail, conduct necessary systematic examinations, try to find out the possible cause, and eliminate it. (2) People with allergic constitutions should not only avoid contact with substances that are likely to cause allergies (see allergens in the causes of disease for details) in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation, but also strengthen physical exercise to improve their allergic constitution.

Avoid irritants

Once eczema occurs, patients should try to avoid irritants, including scratching, washing with boiling water, scrubbing with soap, drinking alcohol and eating spicy food, so as not to aggravate the condition of eczema.

Early diagnosis and early treatment

Based on the clinical characteristics of eczema, including severe itching, polymorphic lesions, tendency to exudation, predisposition to flexion of the limbs, and easy recurrence, the diagnosis can be easily made. Densely distributed red papules and papulovesicles accompanied by severe itching can help in the early treatment of eczema. Since most early eczema belongs to the acute stage or the semi-acute stage, the topical medication treatment should follow the corresponding principles.

diagnosis

The skin is dry and the local temperature is lower than normal. The skin is rough and cracks are visible on the legs of the elderly in winter, especially on the extension side of the calf. It is naturally covered with square scales, like fish scales, with slightly raised edges and sticky centers. It is easy to fall off when peeled, but grows again. This may be a sign of this disease.