Which vitamin B should be taken for itchy skin?

Written by Liu Jing
Dermatology
Updated on September 27, 2024
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For skin itching, one can usually choose to take oral vitamin E capsules to strengthen the repair of the skin barrier. Daily care should be based on moisturizing, actively investigating the factors that cause itching, monitoring blood sugar, avoiding spicy irritants, wearing cotton underwear, and providing symptomatic treatment such as itch relief. Oral medications like cetirizine tablets, moisturizing and itch-relieving capsules, and vitamin B1 tablets can be used. In the area of the skin that itches, topical applications like dampness-removing and itch-relieving creams and calamine lotion can be used to soothe the itching. Avoid using hot water for washing and excessive scratching. Pay attention to moisturizing skin care, and timely application of medical skin care products such as anti-itch moisturizing lotion after bathing. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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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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What should I do if I have itching all over my body during pregnancy?

Itchy skin during pregnancy is a relatively common phenomenon, but when dealing with itchy skin, it is important to identify the cause of the itchiness. The causes can include various rashes that appear during pregnancy, pruritic urticarial papules, and skin conditions caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy. To treat itchy skin, it is necessary to address the underlying causes and use medications to relieve itchiness in daily life. It is advisable to wear loose, breathable, cotton clothes. If sweating occurs, try to dry the skin thoroughly and minimize the use of disinfectants or soaps that could irritate the skin. If itchy, one should avoid scratching to prevent skin infections, eat a light diet, and ensure adequate sleep to help alleviate the symptoms.

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What should I do if my skin is itchy and oozing yellow fluid?

For skin itchiness accompanied by symptoms like oozing yellow fluid, which align with changes seen in eczema, it is necessary to enhance skin cleanliness and provide symptomatic treatment with anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory measures. Avoid spicy, stimulating foods and seafood products, and reinforce local cleanliness to prevent secondary infections. Apply a 3% boric acid solution externally, and after the surface liquid has dried, further apply Clobetasol Propionate Econazole Cream. Take orally Mycostatin sustained-release tablets, Total Glucosides of Paeony Capsules, and Tripterygium Wilfordii Polyglycosides Tablets, among other medications. If the condition is severe, an intramuscular injection of Compound Betamethasone can be administered to control the situation until the skin lesions stabilize, after which non-steroidal categories should be used. (Note: Use of medications should be conducted under the guidance of a physician.)

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Is itching a precursor to cancer?

Most cases of skin itching are not directly related to cancer. Itchy skin is mainly associated with allergies or dry skin, and a reduction in the secretion of sebaceous glands. Some patients experience itching due to long-term diabetes, and it is most commonly seen in the elderly. Some elderly people also develop chronic itching due to frequently bathing in hot water. Once itchy skin occurs, treatment at the dermatology department of a formal hospital with anti-allergy medication is generally sufficient. Avoid bathing in overly hot water, spicy and irritant foods, and staying up late. After bathing, it is advisable to use a moisturizer extensively. While this condition generally has no correlation with cancer, some patients diagnosed with cancer may also experience itching, though it is not related to the simple presence of itchy skin.

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Clinical symptoms of pruritus

Pruritus is a common skin disease characterized by a strong itching sensation. Patients may also exhibit various other symptoms such as scabs, eczema, hyperpigmentation, and lichenification of the skin. These are typically clinical signs that emerge from intense itching and frequent scratching. Therefore, it is crucial to seek medical attention and treatment promptly for pruritus. It is also advisable to avoid alcohol and spicy, irritating foods.