An elderly man with an intensely itchy skin eruptionMIAO, VERA Y.SAUNDERSON, REBECCA BRONWYNMedicine Today
aging, and other medical conditions.1,2The increasing prevalence of xerosis with advanced age is believed to be the result of alterations in the keratinization process and in the lipid content of the stratum corneum (the outer layer of the skin) as well as the cumulative effect of environmenta...
Chinese medicine believes that unhealthy eating habits such as over consumed spicy and greasy food, too much wine or coffee are harmful to the spleen and stomach functioning, leading to damp-heat accumulation internally and then triggering skin itching.
You can have eczema flare-ups, which can be itchy and uncomfortable. Dry skin, low humidity, or certain foods and fabrics can trigger flare-ups. Most cases of eczema are diagnosed in childhood but adults and even elderly people can develop eczema. A dermatologist (skin doctor) can prescribe ...
It is painful like a burning sensation and comes to the surface of my skin as itch but is a signal for pain. I sleep with ice packs to relieve the itch and wake up constantly. I scratch till I bleed all over the sheets and the ice is the only thing that helps. I live in ...
Dry air, whether from indoor heating or outdoor conditions, can irritate the throat and trigger a cough reflex. This can be particularly problematic during the winter months when indoor heating systems are running constantly. Treatment: Using ahumidifiercan add moisture to the air and alleviate thr...