Why does my back itch frequently?

Most people pay more attention to facial skin care when taking care of their skin, because our face is exposed to the outside all the time, while the skin of other parts of our body is easier to care for and easier to neglect. At this time, it is easier to have some skin diseases. Many people feel itchy on their backs when they sleep, so what is the reason for the frequent itching on the back?

1. Some people have severe itching but you can't find the specific reason at all, especially middle-aged and elderly people. This is mainly due to skin aging, dry skin, reduced sebum film, decreased skin resistance, and susceptibility to infection and irritation. These itches usually start in the calves and gradually spread to the back and arms.

2. Dry weather: Lack of moisture in the air can cause dry skin and dry skin itching.

3. Itching caused by allergies: There are many substances in nature that can cause allergies in people, such as pollen, catkins, seafood, and alcohol lamps. When you are allergic, your skin will develop pimples and it will be very itchy.

4. Many diseases in the body will cause symptoms of itchy skin: high blood sugar in diabetics will cause itchy skin, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hepatitis, thyroid disease, uremia, etc. will all be accompanied by itching.

5. The most troubling thing about various skin diseases is itching: such as tinea manuum, pedis, solar dermatitis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and other skin diseases.

6. Summer is hot and humid, with mosquito bites, prickly heat, etc.

7. Skin itching caused by ultraviolet sunburn.

The above content is an introduction to "What are the causes of itchy skin on the back". I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the causes of itchy skin on the back. For those who have itchy skin on the back, they need to pay attention to their usual skin hygiene and cleanliness. If the itching persists, it is recommended to go to the dermatology department for examination and treatment.