What should I do if my skin itches after excessive sweating?
What should I do if my skin itches after excessive sweating?
Doctor's answer (1)
When excessive sweating causes itchy skin, the following measures can be taken to relieve symptoms:
1. Local cleansing: promptly wash the sweaty areas with clean water to remove residual sweat and prevent continuous skin irritation.
2. Change clothing: after bathing, choose pure cotton clothes with good breathability to reduce sweat retention and irritation.
3. Topical medication: if itching is severe, topical medications such as calamine lotion or betamethasone dipropionate cream may be applied under medical guidance to relieve itching and inflammation.
If the above methods fail to effectively alleviate symptoms, oral antihistamines such as ebastine tablets or cetirizine hydrochloride tablets may be considered.
