Every autumn and winter, the weather is dry, and many middle-aged and elderly people have itchy skin. Skin pruritus is mainly manifested as dry skin, desquamation, thinning skin, scratches and even scabs on the body, which mostly occur on both sides of limbs and trunk. Chinese medicine believes that in autumn and winter, dryness is in season, which leads to malnutrition and itching. Classical Chinese medicine also calls it "itching wind" or "bloody wind sore". The temperature in winter is low and it is not easy to sweat, which makes the skin dry and itchy. If not handled properly, scratching is prone to dermatitis and even eczema, and the symptoms are aggravated, which is easy to form a vicious circle. There are four principles to treat skin itching in autumn and winter: 1. Treat xerosis cutis, the basic lesion that causes itching; 2. Symptomatic treatment-relieving itching; 3. Avoid and eliminate the causes of dry skin; 4. Treat secondary eczema and dermatitis.

The effective drug for the treatment of xeroderma is topical urea ointment or white vaseline. Urea is a natural moisturizing drug, which is applied to the skin surface with urea ointment and has good keratin moisturizing performance. It can lubricate the skin, and the best time for external use of urea ointment is after bathing, and the effect is best when the skin is moist.

It is best to use moisturizing shower gel for bathing. The water temperature should not be too high, and the time should not exceed 15 minutes. Use some moisturizing oil after each shower to prevent skin moisture loss. Clothes should be made of natural fabrics, and underwear should be made of pure cotton, which will increase breathability and will not be allergic after contact with the skin.

Symptomatic treatment is mainly to relieve itching. Oral drugs can choose antihistamines, such as calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin B complex. Topical corticosteroid ointment or cream (such as 2% camphor cream and 2% carbolic acid ointment).

When there is no disease, there is no need to avoid eating for the sake of balanced nutrition. When you are sick, you should give up drinking and avoid eating irritating foods, such as peppers, cows, sheep, dogs, geese, etc., because warm and dry foods are easy to get angry and aggravate itching symptoms! ! ! !