Characteristics of skin itching caused by tumors

Written by Sun Ming Yue
Medical Oncology
Updated on September 06, 2024
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Skin itching caused by tumors is generally stubborn and persistent, but there are no visible symptoms on the surface of the skin. This is because the biological factors released by tumor cells stimulate the surrounding nerves, leading to itching. For example, malignant lymphomas, cancers of the external genitalia, and cancers in female patients all exhibit itching during their progression.

Beyond skin itching, some patients may experience varying degrees of skin damage, including the appearance of erythema, blisters, or erosion. If these areas become infected, they can lead to skin breakdown and exudation. In addition to these symptoms, some patients may also experience skin thickening and scaling, as well as itching of the nose, anus, and genitals. There are many types of tumors that can cause itching, such as tumors on the forehead, rectum, colon, vagina, cervix, prostate, etc. Therefore, if a patient experiences symptoms of skin itching, it is crucial to maintain proper skin cleanliness promptly.

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How to treat itching caused by dry skin?

Itchy symptoms caused by dry skin often have no primary lesion, but scratching can lead to marks, blood scabs, and hyperpigmentation. This type of itch is common during the winter season. Another group affected is the elderly, who may experience itchiness related to skin aging, insufficient nourishment, and dry skin. Another condition is atopic dermatitis, which is more common in children and related to congenital immunity. It often presents as dry skin, erythema, scales, and itching on the flexor sides of the limbs. Whatever the cause of dry skin and resulting itchiness, the following points should be noted in daily care: First, the water temperature for bathing should not be too high, recommended to be below 37℃. Second, during bathing, it’s advisable not to use alkaline substances such as shower gel, soap, scented soap, sulfur soap, or even laundry detergent, as they can exacerbate skin dryness. Opt for mildly acidic or amino acid-based shower gels instead. Third, after bathing, it is recommended to apply body lotion, like baby cream and other special-function moisturizers such as barrier repair creams, to help alleviate itching due to dry skin.

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What should I do if scratching itchy skin causes more bumps?

Skin itching and bumps can increase with scratching; treatment can include oral antihistamines, traditional Chinese medicine, and topical creams. Skin itching and bumps are generally caused by allergies, which could be urticaria or eczema. Patients can take oral antihistamines such as mizolastine sustained-release tablets, loratadine tablets, chlorcyclizine tablets, etc., and combine them with traditional Chinese medicines such as Skin Disease Blood Poison tablets and Heat-Clearing Dampness-Removing granules. While taking medication, topical corticosteroid creams such as Compound Dexamethasone Cream and Fusidic Acid Cream can be used. Patients with skin itching should avoid spicy, greasy foods, and fishy foods to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.

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Can you eat fish and eggs if you have itchy skin?

Skin itching generally means that you should not eat fish and eggs. There are many reasons for skin itching, which are usually related to dry climate, humid air, excessive stress, and autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, consuming foods that are likely to cause allergies, such as beef, mutton, seafood, fish, shrimp, crab, etc., are also related. Therefore, when experiencing skin itching, you should try to have a light diet, eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, drink more water, avoid spicy and irritant foods, abstain from alcohol, and avoid eating chili peppers, etc. Egg juice contains heterologous proteins, and the strong smell of fish can also exacerbate allergy symptoms, so it is not recommended to eat certain types of fish or seafood. If you experience skin itching, it is advisable to visit the dermatology department of a local reputable hospital for diagnosis and treatment.

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What should I do if I have itchy skin?

If you experience itchy skin, it is advisable to visit a hospital to determine the cause. Some cases of skin itchiness are caused by internal diseases such as thyroid disorders, renal insufficiency, diabetes, and cholestasis. Other cases may be due to conditions like eczema, urticaria, or papular urticaria. If the skin itchiness is not accompanied by other unusual symptoms, it may be considered pruritus. Treatment should be under the guidance of a doctor, using antiallergic medications such as loratadine tablets, chlorpheniramine maleate tablets, and mizolastine tablets. For conditions like eczema and papular urticaria, as well as drug-related dermatitis, topical antipruritic medications like mometasone furoate gel and Lushengshi wash can be applied. These should be used in conjunction with oral antiallergic drugs. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Foods to avoid for itchy skin

Skin itching is a common symptom in dermatological diseases. There are many diseases that can cause skin itching, such as eczema, allergic dermatitis, skin allergies, tinea diseases, etc. These diseases require the avoidance of many foods. It is advised not to eat hair-producing and spicy irritating foods, such as onions, ginger, garlic, sea fish, kelp, etc., and also to avoid alcohol and smoking, which are all very important.