Itchy skin (pruritus) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 17, 2024 — Itchy skin treatment focuses on removing the cause of the itch. If home remedies don't ease your symptoms, your health care provider may recommend prescription medicine or other treatments. Controlling itchy skin symptoms can be challenging and may require long-term therapy.
How to Soothe Itchy Skin as You Age - Consumer Reports
WEBDec 29, 2022 — “Fragrance is the most common skin irritant for older adults,” he says. Experts recommend moisturizing several times a day, especially after bathing. “Leave skin slightly damp when you towel off,...
10 reasons your skin itches uncontrollably and how to get relief
WEBSep 19, 2024 — How to relieve itchy skin. Everyone gets itchy skin, but an itch that doesn’t go away can be irritating. To get relief and prevent more itch, board-certified dermatologists say you should try not to scratch. Instead, follow …
Itching in the Elderly: Causes and Treatments - ElderWise
WEBHow to Get Help with Itching in the Elderly. If you’re suffering from excessive and uncomfortable itching, you should first consult your doctor. They will determine if there is a serious underlying cause and discuss medications, including antihistamines and skin creams. When there is no serious underlying cause, you can try the following:
Pruritus in the elderly – a guide to assessment and management
WEBThe most common cause of itchy skin in the elderly, especially in autumn and winter is xerosis or dry skin. This ‘dry skin’ is quite evident on skin examination, being most pronounced on the lower legs, anteriorly, but also affecting the upper limbs and back.
Pruritus: Causes & Treatments for Itchy Skin - Cleveland Clinic
WEBTreat your itchy skin at home by using moisturizer, anti-itch creams, applying a cold compress or taking a warm bath. Contact your provider if your itchy skin doesn’t go away after a couple of weeks or gets worse with treatment.
Treating Pruritus in Older Adults - Today's Geriatric Medicine
WEBIrritating, itchy skin. We’ve all experienced this condition in various forms. But for older patients, itchy skin—also called pruritus—can be a chronic, uncomfortable condition with various underlying causes that results in a poorer quality of life.
Pruritus (Itchy Skin): Causes, Treatment, Home Remedies
WEBJun 18, 2024 — To ensure itchy skin is treated appropriately, healthcare providers will perform a physical exam, collect any other symptoms of health complaints, and perform specific tests, such as a blood test or skin biopsy.
Skin Conditions that Itch: Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment
WEBDec 6, 2022 — Dry skin can certainly feel itchy. Anyone can develop dry skin, but the occurrence increases with age. After age 65, skin tends to be thinner and have less moisture. Some other reasons for itchy skin are sunburn and sun blisters.
Management of Itch in the Elderly: A Review - PMC
WEBSep 23, 2019 — Medical workup for an elderly patient with chronic itch requires special attention to the patient’s history of disease, consideration of undiagnosed systemic disease, co-morbid psychologic conditions, as well as comprehensive review of the patient’s current topical and systemic therapies.