What should I do if fiber cotton gets on my skin and causes itching?

In general, itching caused by fiber cotton coming into contact with the skin may be due to excessively dry skin, skin damage, contact dermatitis, folliculitis, urticaria, or other reasons. Patients should promptly visit a正规 hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment accordingly. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Excessively Dry Skin

Dry skin may be more sensitive to external stimuli. The fibers in cotton may absorb moisture from the skin, leading to further water loss, exacerbating dryness, and causing itching. This can be improved by drinking more water, applying moisturizing creams, and using a humidifier indoors.

2. Skin Damage

If there are scratches, minor wounds, or other forms of damage on the skin surface, the fibers of cotton may irritate these injured areas, resulting in itching. This condition typically does not require special treatment; simply avoiding further contact with fiber cotton is sufficient.

3. Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition caused by exposure to irritating substances. If the fiber cotton contains allergens or irritants, it may trigger contact dermatitis upon contact, manifesting as redness, swelling, itching, and rashes. Patients should immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with clean water to remove the allergen. Additionally, medications such as loratadine tablets, cetirizine hydrochloride capsules, or calamine lotion may be used under medical guidance.

4. Folliculitis

Folliculitis refers to inflammation around hair follicles, which may be caused by bacterial infection, excessive cleansing, or other irritants. Contact with fiber cotton might worsen itching and lead to symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain. Treatment may include topical medications such as fusidic acid sodium ointment, mupirocin ointment, or compound polymyxin B ointment, as prescribed by a physician.

5. Urticaria

Urticaria is a type of allergic skin reaction that may be triggered by certain components in fiber cotton. Typical symptoms include red welts, swelling, itching, and sometimes a burning sensation. Symptoms can be alleviated with medications such as hydrocortisone butyrate cream, cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, or chlorpheniramine maleate tablets, taken as directed by a healthcare provider.

In daily life, patients should pay attention to skin care and avoid using irritating skincare or cleansing products to prevent aggravating skin irritation and itching.