Is itching due to hot compress a sign of cold?

Itching due to hot compress is not a symptom of cold. Cold will manifest itself as cold hands and feet and slow blood flow. When the cold is severe, we should adopt methods such as strengthening physical exercise and drinking ginger water to drive away the cold. The itching caused by hot compress may be due to nerve stimulation caused by wounds on the skin. When the cold air is released, it will irritate the skin and cause a certain amount of itching.

First, hot compress is a common physical therapy that can promote wound healing, relieve muscle pain, dredge meridians, remove dampness and cold, etc. Although hot compress has many benefits, there are also many things to pay attention to when applying hot compress. When applying hot compress, you need to be careful to avoid catching cold, because local pores will open during the hot compress, allowing cold, dampness and wind to easily enter the body. In addition, people who are prone to getting inflamed should avoid hot compresses.

Second, there are two reasons why the hot compress area becomes itchy when applying hot compress. One reason is that the body is relatively damp and cold, and hot compresses can expel the dampness and coldness from the body, which will cause itching on the skin. The skin becomes itchy when hot compress is applied because moisture and cold air are discharged from the body. This is a very normal detoxification phenomenon and there is no need to worry. Second, if the temperature is too high and irritates the skin during hot compress, the hot compress area may also become itchy. Therefore, you must pay attention to the temperature when applying hot compress, and avoid setting the temperature too high to avoid damaging the skin.

We know that itchy skin during hot compress may be caused by the discharge of cold air, but it may also be caused by excessive temperature irritating the skin. When applying hot compress, you must keep warm and not catch cold. In addition, the temperature of the hot compress should not be too high. It is not recommended to eat raw or cold food or take a shower immediately after hot compress.