What causes skin itching?
Disease description:
The skin of my mother-in-law becomes dry and itchy during the autumn and winter seasons, and the skin also itches in spring. May I ask, what causes skin itching?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The causes of skin itching can be summarized as follows:
1. Physiological factors: Dry skin, excessive washing or烫ing (thermal irritation) of the skin, wearing synthetic fiber clothing, or sudden temperature changes during autumn and winter may all stimulate the skin and cause itching.
2. Allergic factors: Allergies to certain foods, medications, or contact substances, such as urticaria, eczema, and insect bite dermatitis, often lead to skin itching.
3. Disease-related factors: Internal medical conditions such as diabetes, and diseases of the liver, gallbladder, or kidneys, as well as skin disorders such as psoriasis and dermatomyositis, may all trigger skin itching.
4. Psychological factors: Excessive mental tension, excitement, depression, or changes in living environment may also cause skin itching.
Skin itching has various causes and must be diagnosed comprehensively based on specific symptoms, medical history, and test results in order to formulate a targeted treatment plan.
