Itching of the skin is the first signal that the body experiences a certain discomfort and the influence of various negative factors. There are many varieties of this skin disease, however, itching without external manifestations is one of the most dangerous of them, due to the lack of obvious places of localization of irritations and a long-term treatment process.
Itchy skin without external signs: concept and nature of occurrence
In order to begin targeted treatment of skin itching, you need to determine it and find out the nature of the occurrence. Itching of the skin is one of the first signals about the presence of irritants (internal or external) that locally act on the nerve fibers of the deep layers of the skin, which ultimately is transmitted to the cortical centers of the brain. The nature of this disease is ambiguous, since there are more than a hundred causes and factors leading to its appearance. However, a reliable and indisputable fact is that an indifferent attitude to the treatment of skin itching is a quick and sure way to turn the local protective reaction of the body to certain pathogens into a standard reaction of the body in the form of a pathological phenomenon.
Scientists have proved that this disease is subjective in nature, because very often patients can be treated with hypnosis without additional medications. Also, completely healthy people have repeatedly been convinced that they suffer from itchy skin (placebo effect). Such cases require treatment not with a dermatologist or immunologist, but with a psychiatrist and neuropathologist.
Types of skin itching without external signs
This disease can occur against the background of many diseases, external irritants and individual reactions of the body to certain drugs and substances. There are two types of skin itching - physiological and pathological.
The first type is characterized by short duration, locality, low pain, the ability to quickly diagnose and treat. Physiological pruritus is sometimes called adequate, since its appearance is a normal reaction of the body to a change in climate, insect bites, the effect of acids or alkalis, etc.
Pathological itching has a differentiated nature of the appearance, as it occurs due to a violation of the human somatic system or dermatoses. This type is noted for its universality (extends to the entire skin), high pruritus intensity, duration, atypical disorders of the nervous system, etc. Pathological pruritus is also characterized as pruritus pruritus on nerve soil, which is associated with stress and deep schizophrenic abnormalities, which often lead to it appearance.
Causes of itchy skin without any signs
Itching without skin manifestations is a disease that can occur in connection with various malfunctions of the body on a nervous, endocrine, hormonal basis, the body's reaction to medications and external irritants. Doctors distinguish the following main causes of this disease:
- Dry skin. Most at risk are people who suffer from diabetes and vitamin deficiency, visit a solarium and often sunbathe, work at a computer or other electronic equipment.
- Skin aging . The skin of the elderly loses its tone, looks dehydrated and lethargic. In women, such itching is observed after menopause, and in men after 60-65 years. The danger of this disease in older people is explained by the low ability of the epidermis to recover, so the wounds that arise from combing can turn into eczema.
- Pregnancy. The fact that the hormonal background in pregnant women almost completely changes, the internal organs begin to work actively, and the skin in some areas stretch is undoubted. Due to the gradual growth of the fetus (at 6-8 months of pregnancy), the skin in the lower abdomen quickly stretches, which leads to the appearance of itching in this area (it is also called "stria"). Also, this phenomenon can be observed in connection with an increase in the mammary glands, and as a result, in the volume of the breast.
- Itchy skin without external manifestations can occur as a side effect on medications. If we consider urticaria, then it arises due to the introduction for medical purposes of penicillin or insulin preparations, some vitamins, ointments and tinctures. This type of skin itching is also accompanied by weakness, fever, blisters.
Symptoms of Itchy Skin
It is very difficult to independently diagnose and find out the nature of such a disease as skin itching. Symptoms are the first thing a person pays attention to. They force him to make certain decisions to fix the problem. Itchy skin without external manifestations is a special type of neuropsychic disease, since there are no rashes, redness, or lesions on the body. It is impossible to determine it yourself. However, a qualified doctor by examining the patient’s body, examining blood tests and a history of the disease can clearly determine the presence or absence of a disease such as skin itching. Photos of painful spots and preliminary medical reports about past similar problems are additional indicators of the likelihood of skin itching.
The most obvious symptoms of this disease include: scabies, pain when touching the affected area, spasms of blood vessels, swelling of body tissues, rashes, acne and dry skin. However, the above signs of the appearance of itching should be confirmed by a doctor’s opinion, since they are also characteristic of other dermatological, mental and endocrine diseases.
Allergic dermatitis
Itchy skin without external manifestations can occur as a result of a neuro-allergic reaction of the body to various external stimuli. Usually, allergic types of this disease have separate names due to the characteristics of the treatment, symptoms and consequences. These include: dermatoses, scabies, urticaria, idiopathic itching. For successful treatment of skin itching that occurs as a result of an allergy, you need to eliminate the cause, not the symptoms. In most cases, allergens are not able to cause a long-term and persistent disorder of the body, but very often the immune system can not cope with the irritating effect of external negative factors, which ultimately leads to dermatoses and urticaria.
Allergic itching is universal or localized. The reason for the first may be intolerance of certain foods, pollen, feathers, household chemicals, sudden changes in air temperature, humidity or pressure. Also, the cause of its occurrence is often an exacerbation of some serious diseases, such as diabetes, hepatitis, malignancies, etc.
Localized itching can affect any part of the human body, but most often this is the anogenital area, where hemorrhoids, worms, candidiasis, and seborrhea develop. Itching in this place is the first signal of the rapid development of the above diseases. In the case of persistent treatment and urgent action, you can get rid of such an acute problem as skin itching. Allergy (localized and universal) at this stage in the development of modern medicine is treated in a matter of days with affordable and inexpensive drugs.
Hives
Urticaria is considered the most common allergic disease. It stands out for a number of features that make it easy to diagnose among other typical diseases. On the skin, urticaria appears in the form of blisters and red swelling, which are authentic in appearance with lesions from nettle. To get advice on its treatment, you need to contact an allergist and immunologist, which is associated with the dual nature of the formation that this skin itch has. Allergy in this case is not always amenable to easy treatment, since the rapid progression of urticaria can lead to eczema, bronchial asthma and even anaphylactic shock, which is fatal.
Itching with urticaria is the first and reliable symptom of the disease, however, it is strictly forbidden to satisfy the need to alleviate pain by combing the affected areas. The best is the medication method to overcome this disease. Preparations that quickly eliminate urticaria include: calcium gluconate and a solution of calcium chloride (used internally), salicylic acid and calendula solutions (for rubbing affected areas).
Itching for various diseases
The occurrence of itching against the background of other diseases is a common phenomenon, and therefore, to eliminate this problem, it is necessary to determine its cause and immediately begin treatment. Doctors distinguish several diseases that in most cases cause skin itching:
- Neurodermatitis. This disease is neuro-psychological in nature and occurs due to stress, short temper, choleric temperament, inadequate short-tempered conditions. The main focus of treatment in this case is calming procedures that reduce the activity of the nervous system.
- Xerosis. Excessive drying of the skin with aggressive detergents or sunbathing is a common cause of a disease such as skin itching. Symptoms in this situation are obvious: cracked, dehydrated, sluggish and pale skin. Properly selected moisturizing cosmetics can quickly solve this problem.
- Diabetes. Above normal blood sugar indicates diabetes. This disease in a short time dehydrates the body, contributes to the occurrence of fungal infections. Such skin often suffers from external irritants, and patients experience severe skin itching.
- Scabies. This disease occurs due to parasitization on the skin of a sick tick. They can be removed using special salicylic ointments.
Itchy Skin Treatment
Antihistamines are most commonly used to treat skin itching . They are sold in tablet form at every pharmacy at an affordable price. Also, ampoules with a medicine based on calcium are considered quite popular drugs. Regardless of whether it is skin itching on the hands, face or in the inguinal zone, the action of the tablets extends to the entire human body.
If skin itching is associated with nervous disorders, it is also advisable to use sedatives to calm the nervous system (bromine, tranquilizers, tinctures of medicinal plants, etc.).
Ointments for the treatment of skin itching
Ointments are the best drugs for treating itchy skin. To select them, you need to be guided by the localization of itching, the intensity of scabies and the strength of pain. An ointment from skin itching helps in most cases, but only a qualified dermatologist and immunologist can prescribe this drug. They come in different types, but doctors distinguish some of the most effective: Apilak, Atarax, Aurobin, Belogent, Belosalik.
An ointment for skin itching can not always be chosen by a doctor, but also by an experienced pharmacist. However, in no case should you independently choose such a drug, since there are more than thirty causes of this disease.
Treatment of skin itching with folk remedies
Not always medicines bring an effective result in such treatment, since very often chronic skin itching can be diagnosed in a patient. Photos and other evidence of this disease can be attributed to traditional healers who quickly and easily select the appropriate herbal preparations.
Itchy skin without external signs is treated with aloe juice, wheatgrass root, table vinegar, coniferous extract, chamomile, calendula, oak root, nettle, mint and eucalyptus.
Treatment of itchy skin without external signs in diabetes
Itching with skin diseases is a fairly common occurrence, but it is diabetes mellitus that can be considered the most common cause of its occurrence. Since insulin imbalance occurs in the human body with diabetes mellitus, the hormonal background changes dramatically for the worse. The first such failure is considered the onset of skin itching. In the future, it progresses and is supplemented by purulent formations (fungal infections).
The first and main rule of treatment for this disease is the observance of special rules of personal hygiene, since its quality can significantly affect itching in skin diseases. It is the doctor who prescribes the treatment of diabetes, but at home it is allowed to use certain medicinal plants, such as chamomile, inflorescences of linden and string, valerian root, aloe, sage, etc.
Itchy skin without external signs is a disease that brings discomfort to a person’s daily life. However, targeted and proper treatment will allow you to get rid of it forever without problems. If we are talking about skin itching on a nervous basis, then not only experienced dermatologists and immunologists, but also psychiatrists should deal with the treatment. Simple prophylactic agents have also shown their effectiveness, which can prevent its occurrence. The correct approach and the strict implementation of the doctor’s advice can even cure chronic itching with complications, eliminate its possible progression and relapse.