Night itching - causes of the disease

The itching sensation is not always accompanied by rashes and other symptoms. But this does not reduce the discomfort. In addition, itching on the body without rashes may indicate various diseases, the outcome of treatment of which depends on a quick response.

Most pathologies are not related to dermatology and pose varying degrees of danger.

Causes of itching without rashes

The body can itch periodically or constantly, moderately or severely. It is possible to completely eliminate body itching without a rash only by establishing the exact cause of its occurrence.

Dry skin and seasonal itching

Dry skin can occur at any time of the year, depending on various factors:

• in summer, the skin may itch due to photodermatoses, sunburn, and lack of vitamin E;
• in the fall, discomfort may appear from warm clothes, stress due to lack of light;
• in winter, itching without rashes occurs due to hypothermia and allergies to thermal underwear;
• in spring - in most cases due to a lack of vitamins.

In cold weather, discomfort on the skin can be caused by dry air in the room from heating devices. In this case, it is necessary to ensure humidity of at least 60% by installing a humidifier or periodically spraying water with a spray bottle.

Age (senile itching)

With age, the skin undergoes significant changes. It becomes less elastic and drier. Older people experience itchy skin. Most often it is felt after removing clothes, is localized on the back, and then spreads throughout the body. Also, in old age, the functioning of the liver and kidneys slows down, which causes insufficient blood purification.

Usually it does not cause moderate itching or severe discomfort. You can eliminate discomfort by using high-quality moisturizing creams.

Reaction to medications

Taking medications can cause itching all over the body without a rash. This is an individual intolerance to the components of the drug. Most often you want to scratch your skin after taking antibiotics, acetylsalicylic acid, contraceptives in tablet form, or anabolic steroids. Sometimes discomfort cannot be dealt with without antihistamines.

Why does the stomach and sides itch in healthy people?

If your stomach itches, the causes of this unpleasant condition are often poor hygiene, improper skin care, burns, and contact with insects. Let's look at them in more detail:

• Choosing the wrong product that contains low-quality ingredients or ingredients that irritate the skin. The reaction to a cosmetic product is individual for each person, however, there are components of skincare products that can cause itching - these are synthetic dyes and preservatives. In order to get rid of such discomfort, in this case it is necessary to stop using the product and replace it with a better one.
• Dry skin is a fairly common cause of itching in different parts of the body. When exposed to aggressive substances that have a drying effect, sometimes the stomach itches and the skin peels. Such a response occurs to shower gels containing Sodium Laureth Sulfate and similar substances as a detergent component. Those with dry skin need to choose a light product that does not contain an irritating detergent base, and also use a cream or gel after a shower.
• To ensure sufficient thermoregulation during hot weather, the sweat glands of the body's skin secrete a large amount of secretion. The volume of sebum produced on its surface also increases, which can cause a sticky feeling and itching. When wearing tight-fitting clothes in the heat, a person may experience itching in the lower abdomen and sides. To ensure comfort, you can think about changing clothes to a looser fit and made from natural materials: linen, silk, cotton.
• Also, prolonged exposure to the open sun can cause burns in the form of detachment of the epidermis, accompanied by itching and redness. It is important to choose the right time to relax outside in sunny weather and use high-protection sunscreens.
• In summer, the problem of insect bites is urgent, the consequences of which can cause the appearance of itchy papules on the skin. In this case, there are creams that have an anti-inflammatory effect and eliminate discomfort.
• During the third trimester of pregnancy, the lower abdomen sometimes itches, which is considered a normal physiological phenomenon. All organs, including the skin, undergo changes. Striae can form on the surface of the abdomen, causing women to itch in the lower abdomen.

Pregnancy

More than a third of pregnant women experience body itching without other visible symptoms. This is due to hormonal changes in the body and stretching of the skin. The less elasticity, the more discomfort a woman feels. In most cases, body itching without a rash is localized in the abdomen, buttocks and chest. It does not require treatment and goes away after childbirth. But you should definitely consult a doctor, because itching on the skin during pregnancy may indicate incipient kidney disease, liver disease, or endocrine disorders.

To prevent your face from itching: tips and tricks

Many people know that unpleasant, painful feeling when the skin on the face peels and itches: on such days there is no desire to go anywhere, the mood deteriorates and you don’t want to look in the mirror at all. To never feel this way, try to follow a few simple rules. This is much more pleasant than having to spend weeks being treated for a nasty itch and hiding from everyone at home.

1. Do not get carried away with dairy products and citrus fruits , to which the skin of the face often reacts with an allergic reaction. Its first sign is itchy skin. Remember: everything is good in moderation.
2. Always make sure that your decorative and skincare cosmetics are of high quality and fresh. If you regularly use products from one manufacturer, do not forget to take a break every 5-6 months. Very often, the face itches precisely because of the incorrect selection of cosmetics for a particular skin type.

1. Do not use alcohol-containing cosmetics to cleanse your skin too often , as they can lead to cracking and excessive dryness of the skin. Also, you should not choose soap with a fat-dissolving effect for washing, which completely deprives the face of a protective film, which can also lead to itchy skin.
2. Limit yourself from visiting saunas and baths. Do this at least once a week, but once a month, otherwise the skin will constantly react with itching to the dryness and steam of these establishments.
3. In summer, constantly moisturize your facial skin to prevent itching. To do this, regularly make masks and drink clean water in unlimited quantities.
4. If your facial skin begins to itch and peel in winter, check whether you are adequately protecting it from winds, frost and low temperatures. You may need to dress warmer and constantly cover your face with a warm scarf or high collar.
5. Do not take any medications without a doctor's prescription . Follow the dosage and know: you cannot take medications for more than 2 weeks: side effects are inevitable, and one of them is itchy skin on the face.
6. Be careful not to burn your face in the sun or in a tanning bed..
7. Get a medical examination for any skin conditions that may be causing your face to itch, and then get treatment.
8. You will have to get rid of bad habits: quit smoking and drink less alcoholic beverages.
9. Take a course of multivitamins twice a year.
10. Try to eat healthy: eat more fruits, vegetables, drink natural juices.
11. Breathe more fresh air.
12. Try to protect your nervous system from shocks and stress of any kind.

If you follow these simple recommendations, you will not have any problems with your facial skin, especially itching and scratching. Those who have at least once experienced these unpleasant feelings know from their own experience how long all these peelings, dryness, ulcers and crusts that form as a result of this scourge take to heal.

So it is much easier to prevent itchy skin on the face than to undergo treatment and take medications later.

And, of course, you can use folk remedies that will soothe irritated skin, relieve itching and prevent its spread.

Diseases that cause itching without rash

If your whole body itches without rashes, you can’t expect the discomfort to go away on its own - the reason may turn out to be very serious.

Antihistamine tablets

Antihistamines, intended to eliminate allergic reactions, are the most popular and frequently used remedies for itching of the head and body. These tablets reduce the content of histamine in the body, a biogenic compound, an increase in the concentration of which in the blood indicates the development of allergies.

With a decrease in the amount of histamine, the body resists the inflammatory process more easily and more actively. Antiallergic medications help get rid of burning, rashes, and redness of the skin. They are divided into the following types:

• first generation products;
• second generation medicines;
• antidepressants.

First generation anti-itch medications:

1. Diphenhydramine,
2. Tavegil,
3. Suprastin.

They have a quick healing effect, eliminate the rash well, and relieve the burning sensation. They are often used to treat all types of allergies accompanied by swelling, rashes, burning itching, redness of the skin, as well as hives, chickenpox, and insect bites.

These tablets can treat dermatitis of any origin. However, first-generation medications cause adverse side effects: addiction, decreased concentration, drowsiness. Therefore, at present they are rarely prescribed by doctors. It is also prohibited for small children and pregnant women to take them.

Second generation anti-itch tablets are improved medications that do not depress the functioning of the nervous system, do not reduce concentration, or cause drowsiness.

Claritin, Loratadine, Cetirizine and similar medications perfectly eliminate itching, extinguish inflammation and prevent its recurrence. They are often used to treat severe allergies accompanied by urticaria, dermatitis of any origin and other skin diseases.

Doxepin, Amitriptyline and other antidepressants are intended to relieve overexcitation of the nervous system.
They are used to eliminate intense allergic reactions, as well as dermatitis caused by exposure to allergens or nervous strain. These are strong and active drugs that have many side effects.

Diagnostics

To eliminate itching, it is necessary to establish the exact cause of its occurrence. If you experience any discomfort, you should visit a dermatologist. But in most cases, just examining it is not enough. If a pathology is suspected, he will refer you to specialized specialists: endocrinologist, therapist, allergist, immunologist, gastroenterologist and other colleagues.

First, the doctor finds out the general condition of the patient:

• chair;
• fatigue;
• dream;
• vomit;
• weight change;
• headache;
• visual impairment;
• Body temperature;
• pressure.

For a detailed examination, different methods and methods are used:

• blood, urine and stool tests;
• genital swab;
• ultrasonography;
• coagulogram;
• Magnetic resonance imaging;
• CT scan;
• electrocardiogram.

Before going to see a doctor, you should not take antihistamines or carry out procedures to eliminate itching, so that the doctor can correctly diagnose and tell you what to do to eliminate it.

How to relieve body itching without rashes

To eliminate itching, comprehensive measures are required. In most cases, discomfort will only subside after identifying the underlying cause and targeted treatment.

General recommendations are:

• Complete and correct hygiene. It is better to use baby care cosmetics so as not to cause greater irritation of the entire skin with chemical components. After water procedures, moisturize the epidermis with cosmetic oil.
• Wear clothes made from natural fabrics, paying special attention to underwear and underwear.
• As a mild sedative, drink tea with mint and lemon balm, milk with honey, walk in a forested area before bed, take a bath with the addition of decoctions of string, chamomile, and essential pine oil.
• Follow a diet that excludes spicy and sweet foods. The diet should consist of plant foods, lean meat and fish, eat no more than 1 egg per day, exclude citrus fruits.
• Take vitamins as prescribed by your doctor.

Drug treatment

Let's look at the drugs that are prescribed for this or that disease.

The information is provided for informational purposes only. Prescribing medications on your own without consulting a doctor is prohibited!

ethnoscience

Traditional medicine helps to effectively eliminate irritation. However, it should be used only after consultation with a doctor and in conjunction with traditional therapy.

• Dill seeds are often used for these purposes. 2 tsp. seeds should be poured with two glasses of boiling water and left for 10 minutes. Drink 2 times a day for 2 days.
• An infusion of Veronica officinalis, prepared according to the previous recipe, will help soothe the skin. The exception is that you should take 1 tbsp. l. herbs and leave for 1 hour.

The listed folk recipes, to enhance the effect, can be taken in combination with soothing baths.