What to Do for Excess Itching?
Other People Are Reading
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Possible Treatments
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The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests that those with itchy skin avoid scratching it. Sleeping in lightweight pajamas, placing a cold compress on affected areas or bathing in a lukewarm oatmeal soak followed by the application of a moisturizer may alleviate itching.
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Additional Concerns
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Itchy skin may require professional medical attention if there is a generalized itching that shows no obvious cause or rash, or if it prevents the afflicted person from sleeping. Other warning indicators include signs of infections such as a fever or pus.
Bottom Line
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"Most people who have itching do not have a serious underlying condition," write Drs. Alan Rockoff and Melissa Conrad Stoppler, for MedicineNet. Home remedies may provide help, but warning signs for more serious problems should not be ignored.
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