How to treat skin itching in winter? Start treatment from several aspects of daily life

What should I do if I always feel itchy skin in winter? I believe many people have encountered this situation. Don’t worry. I will bring you the solution to skin itching below. Let’s take a look.

How to treat itchy skin in winter?

In winter, many people have dry and itchy skin, and white dandruff falls off when they scratch it. As a result, they become restless, have difficulty sleeping, and become irritable. To prevent and relieve skin itching in winter, you should pay attention to several aspects of your daily life.

First, eat a balanced diet. Drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits to replenish water and vitamins, and eat less spicy food. Specifically, carrots, pumpkins, tomatoes, corn, pork rib soup, white fungus, honey, milk, peanuts, sesame seeds, walnut kernels, red dates, etc. can all help relieve itching.

Second, choose loose clothing. In autumn and winter, underwear should preferably be made of pure cotton, loose and comfortable to avoid friction. Tight clothes and clothing made of synthetic fibers can increase the sensitivity of the skin, causing itching and allergic reactions. When the temperature changes, add or remove clothes in time to avoid large temperature differences on the body surface.

Third, heat in moderation. Room air conditioning and floor heating should be turned on and off at regular intervals. Patients with pruritus should not use electric blankets, electric ovens, electric fans, etc. The bedding should not be too warm.

Fourth, there are some rules for bathing. The frequency should not be too frequent, it is recommended to wash once every 2 to 3 days; the time should not be too long, 5 to 10 minutes is enough; the water temperature should not be too high, 35 to 40 degrees Celsius is enough. When taking a bath, you should avoid rubbing or scratching hard. Try to use neutral or weakly acidic shower gel, and avoid alkaline soaps. Apply moisturizer immediately after bathing to lock in skin moisture, keep it moist, and reduce its response to external stimuli.

Fifth, relax your mind. Stay calm and optimistic, and avoid excessive or unstable emotions which will aggravate the itching. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest at work.

For those with mild winter pruritus, the condition can be alleviated by adjusting their lifestyle; for those with severe symptoms, they need to go to the hospital for treatment in time. Clinical treatment usually consists of oral antihistamines combined with topical moisturizers. Traditional Chinese medicine can also regulate the whole body from the aspects of clearing heat, cooling blood, removing dampness, nourishing blood and activating blood circulation, nourishing yin and moistening dryness, nourishing the liver and kidneys, and removing wind and relieving itching, so as to achieve the effect of moisturizing the skin and relieving itching.