Itching is an irritating sensation that makes you scratch. It is a common and unpleasant sensation that can range from mild to severe. The most common causes of itching are contact with an allergen, dry skin, sunburn, fungal skin infection, or as a symptom of other underlying health conditions.
Some of the few signs of itching are skin irritation, a strong urge to scratch, skin breaks that open and bleed, and swollen skin.
Treatment varies according to the cause of itching. General steps to treat itching are regular use of moisturizers or emollients, application of cold, wet cloth, and cooling agents like menthol or calamine to the affected area. OTC creams with anti-itch ingredients and mild-strength steroids are also available.
If the symptoms persist, further treatment is based on the cause of the symptoms and the health conditions associated with it.
