Identify Causes of Skin Itching
Do not be Left, because Ulcers Can Be
Itching is one disease that affects many people. It is proven, based on data Jambi City Health Department, itching in the group of five major diseases that affects many patients seeking treatment in health centers. Although often underestimated, but the itching if left unchecked can lead to secondary infections of the skin.
According to Dr. Lia Novita Cici, itching is a common disease that affects many people. Moreover, in the current rainy season. Typically, hives are distinguished based on the cause. "Because the itching disease management is different, depending on what the cause," he said when met at the health center Tanjung Pinang, yesterday.
He explained, hives were divided into groups based on the cause, there are caused by allergies, there is due to bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Looking at the form of itching of the skin, usually can be directly known. "Overview of forms, can be known immediately," said alumnus of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Gajah Mada it.
If the cause is allergies, then to stop and avoid objects alergan, it will heal by itself. Except, if the itching continues carded causing secondary infection. If you have this, said Dr. Cici, then the treatment should be done. "If you have an infection, the infection is treated, if pencegahanya, alergan objects should be shunned, to cold, heat, dust and others," he explained.
At the itching caused by bacteria, usually a lesion initially filled with fluid, as they often get carded then the bacteria that cause ulceration. Characteristics, ulceration there is usually a greenish color of pus. "Nails can make cuts and often carry germs. If the scratch using only the fingertips, "he said.
In such conditions, poor maintenance, for example, continue to scratch so that Carian spilled into other areas of the skin, it will spread to other skin areas. "So that would add a lot, it is advisable not to be solved, if he breaks his own, should be cleaned. Because if not, can spread and grow new pus again, "he explained.
Meanwhile, if the cause fungus, usually located in areas of skin folds such as the thighs, arms, stomach, and skin areas. Usually, if caused by the fungus, itching more pronounced and difficult to bear. "Among the most itching is usually due to fungi," he said.
The form itself, said Dr. Cici, is redness of the skin, wet. Because the effect is very itchy, so people are hard to resist not to scratch it so often lead to secondary infections.
The skin disorder caused by fungi such as fungus, ringworm, scabies and red round. Regarding treatment, usually given only itching and antifungal drugs. Could be in the form of an ointment or oral. "If you have an infection, just to salve will heal and continue to keep the skin clean," he said.
There are also itching caused by viruses. The entry of virus into the body due to decreased immune system. The form itself contains a liquid form but clear spots. Usually not too itchy, but painful. For example, chickenpox and herpes.
Finally, there are also caused by parasites. The itching appears at night. Where, as there is a sense that posed little flea that runs on top of the body. "It was very itchy, like night sweats," he said. (*)
Always Maintain Body Skin Hygiene ALWAYS keep the skin clean is one way of preventing the onset of itching of the skin. If symptoms develop itching of the skin, should be refrained from scratch. Because in the event of injury due to scratching nails, this is where initial entry of germs.
According to Dr. Lia Novita Cici, one of which cause skin infections is because people can not resist the urge to scratch itchy skin. So, do not be surprised, if the insect bites can be a big scab. "Because at the time of wound and skin conditions are not clean, bacteria in, is then a scab," he said.
So also for someone who likes to sweat. Moist skin folds of the skin especially in the area will be easily visited by the fungus. So it appears the effect is very itchy skin. "And it's hard to resist, then immediately give the itching and anti-fungal ointment so as not to scratch it continuity," he said.
In fact, it is advisable for those who like to frequently change sweaty clothes. Minimal use of fabrics that absorb sweat. So it does not make the skin moist. "What is important is, bathe regularly, at least two times a day, so the skin can be clean," he explained.
If you experience symptoms of itching that continues to spread and cause skin infection, should not to be tolerated. Immediately perform the checks that can be given treatment in accordance with the cause.
Because there are some cases which found that just because the hives are left cause the appearance of large ulcers on the skin. In fact there is a cellulitis. If it happens cellulitis, usually have a surgical treatment. If bacteria are gathered in ulcer penetrates the blood vessels can cause septikimia. "Blood poisoning bacteria, this could lead to death," he said.
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