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Itching Treatment and Home Remedies for Itching

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Causes of Itching

Itching is a sensation that each of us have faced at one point of time in our lives or another. It is an uneasy feeling that causes the need for a person to scratch. Itchy skin can also be a social embarrassment as a result of social etiquette. Itchy skin can be caused by a number of factors, the primary one being the high number of pollutants in the atmosphere these days. However, the itch could also very easily be a symptom of an underlying and more serious condition. Since the skin is technically the body’s largest organ and most susceptible to infection due to its exposure to bacteria, viruses and the forces of nature, if the itchy skin is a symptom of an underlying condition, it would most likely be accompanied by a number of other symptoms to help us identify the real cause.Itchy skin is also known as pruritis and is further classified as localized or generalized pruritis. As the name suggests, localized pruritis is when the itch is confined to a certain location of the body like the eyelids, nose, ears, chest / back, arms, legs or hands and feet. Generalized pruritis, on the other hand, is when the itch is not confined to a specific location.

Home Remedies to Treat Itchy Skin

• In order to treat itchy skin, you could try to squeeze some undiluted lemon juice over the affected patch of skin. This is a very commonly used remedy and quite helpful as well because the aromatic substances in a lemon contain anesthetic and anti inflammatory properties as well.

• You could also create a solution consisting of ¼ part apple cider vinegar and ½ part of water and wash the affected skin with this concoction as it is known to provide relief.

• Try pouring a cupful of white vinegar into the bath water and soak your body in it for 5 to 10 minutes.

• Margosa leaves help considerably with a variety of skin problems.

• Apply some margosa oil to the affected areas as it provides some relief from the itching. You can also create a bath by boiling margosa leaves in with some bath water.

• Another effective method when faced with skin that itches all over the body, is to create a baking soda bath by adding 1 cup of baking soda to a tub of warm water . Let your body soak in this bath for between 30 to 60 minutes.

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Home Remedies for Itching | Itching Causes and Treatment

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Causes of Itchy Skin and Itching Symptoms

Itching is more often than not, a skin disease caused by impurities in the blood. In some cases, it can also be due to dryness of the skin. Insect bites and stings can also be a cause for itching. Some other common causes are skin inflammations or allergies, parasitic infestations and the harmful effect of strong chemicals like detergents and solvents on your skin. Whatever the cause, it is an extremely irritating sensation and is also harmful for your skin. The following herbal remedies are highly beneficial in getting rid of itching.

Natural Cures and Home Remedies for Itching Treatment

One of the best home remedies for itching is the application of a mixture of lemon juice and coconut oil. These ingredients reduce the inflammation of the skin and relieve the itching within days. Aloe Vera too is a good remedy. Apply its juice on the skin and leave it on for half an hour. The added advantage is that along with getting rid of the itching, Aloe Vera also makes your skin smooth. You could also add one cup of apple cider vinegar in lukewarm bathwater and soak your body in it for at least twenty minutes to relieve the itching. Even two cups of oatmeal in your bathwater will help.

Another great homemade remedy is a mixture of lemon juice, Aloe Vera, cod liver oil, wheat germ oil and vitamin E oil. Mix these to form a very thin paste and apply all over your skin or the affected area if the itching is localized. Leave it on for half an hour and then rinse with lukewarm water. Repeat this treatment twice a day and it starts showing results in a few days. Baking soda mixed with water is another efficient cure. This mixture too should be left on the affected area for at least half an hour for the itching to reduce considerably. Margosa or Indian lilac is another excellent remedy. Margosa oil when applied to the affected parts provides instant relief and its continued use prevents any further problems as far as itching is concerned. Alternatively, boil a few handfuls of Margosa leaves in a saucepan. Allow this to simmer for a few minutes and then take it off the heat and add the water to half a bucket of water. Use this water as your last rinse after your shower to avoid skin infections. Tea tree oil too works in curing itching. It should be applied directly on to the affected part and spread gently for maximum results.

Needless to say, healthy habits like taking frequent showers and keeping your skin clean will go a long way in curbing this irritating infection. Add peppermint oil to your bathwater as it is highly beneficial as an anti-inflammatory.

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