Home Remedies

Itching Causes

Itching may be the caused by several things. Common causes include fungal infections such as jock itch, athlete’s foot, thrush and candidiasis. Chicken pox, hives, pruritus ani, and parasitic infestations such as lice and scabies are also very itchy. Internal conditions such as kidney failure, liver and thyroid disease hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, blood disorders or iron deficiency anemia can cause itchiness.

Neurologic conditions such as pinched nerves and infectious diseases like HIV can result in severe itching. Skin diseases or conditions such as dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, and sunburn also cause the skin to itch and become distressed. It may even be due to hormonal factors – often occurring during pregnancy and menopause. Pruritus that occurs as a result of exposure to certain external factors includes allergic reactions, irritation from chemicals or plants, insect bites and some medications. Psychological factors such as stress or anxiety can also exacerbate itching.

Tips for Itching

1. Bathe in a tub of warm water added with baking soda or oatmeal to relieve discomfort and itching
2. Avoid using soap when washing, instead use fragrant free cream bars or aqueous cream
3. Apply cold compresses to the itchy area so that it may be kept cool and moist
4. Avoid exposure to heat and humidity – keep as cool as possible because heat increases itching
5. Apply moisturizer or calamine lotion to the skin while it is damp
6. Cut your nails short to avoid scratching
7. Take warm baths or showers, avoid hot water
8. Wash clothing with a mild detergent and rinse thoroughly with an un-perfumed fabric softener
9. Avoid synthetic or wool fabrics, wear cotton or silk clothing
10. Learn to relax by practicing meditation, yoga or visualization exercises

Itching Home Remedies

1. Drinking one tablespoon of hot pure Ghee in one go, empty stomach in the morning, for few days to cure itching problem. Ghee should be hot enough but bearable.
2. Boil neem leaves in sufficient water for 10-15 minutes. Taking bath with this water helps in curing many skin diseases including Itching.
3. Durva (Dub, A grass and used to worship Lord Ganesh) juice mixed with Turmeric powder applied on the affected area cures Itching.
4. Bottle gourd (Ghee) juice applied on the affected area cures Itching.
5. Boil some Coriander (Dhania) seeds in water and add Sugar and filter. Drinking this decoction helps to reduce Pitt and Itching.
6. Drinking Mint (pudina) juice and applying Mint juice on the body also cures Itching.
7. Applying the paste of grinded Tender Guava leaves and Curd, on the body 2 hours before taking bath helps to cure Itching.
8. Eating raw Cabbage (patta gobi) everyday helps to cure Itching.
9. Boil some Cumin seeds (Jeera) in water and taking bath with this water helps to cure Itching.
10. Applying Milk on the body before taking bath also helps to get rid of Itching problems.
11. Banana pulp meshed with Lemon Juice applied on the affected area helps to cure Itching.
12. Drinking few drops of Neem juice or applying Neem oil on the affected area helps to cure Itching.
13. Basil (Tulsi) juice mixed with Lemon juice applied on the affected area helps to cure Itching.
14. Nix two spoons of Coconut oil with one spoon to Tomato juice, this oil can be applied on the body before taking bath (with warm water ) reduces Itching.
15. Taking 10 whole Black peppers (kali mirch) powder with a spoon of Ghee, twice a day for few days cures Itching.
16. Harad (Haritaki) powder boiled in water to form a paste, this paste applied on the body with the help of a cloth cures Itching.
17. Garlic cloves boiled in any type of oil (used for body message), this oil applied on the affected area reduces Itching.
18. Pigeon pea (Arhar dal) grinded and mixed with Curd, applied on the body reduces Itching.
19. Coconut oil mixed with small quantity of Lemon juice, applied on the affected area helps to reduce Itching.
20. Eating boiled White goose foot (Bathua) leaves for few days or washing affected area with its juice, reduces Itching.
21. Mix around 10 grams or camphor (Karpoor) mixed with 100 grams of Coconut oil. This oil applied on the body reduces Itching.
22. Green gram (Moong) paste applied on the affected area cures Itching.
23. Grinded carom (Ajwain) leaves applied on the day, half an hour before taking both helps to cure Itching.
24. Drink milk mixed with grinded Carom (Ajwain) leaves and Sugar, which helps to cure Itching.
25. Apply neem oil to the affected area. Or make a fresh paste of some neem leaves and apply externally. Boil neem leaves in the hot water used for your bath. Also eat a teaspoon of neem juice along with sugar for quick relief.
26. Smearing a paste of tamarind pulp over the affected parts provides instant relief.

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