Itching in the whole body - Causes, and Treatment

Itching all over the body can also be caused by skin conditions. Many skin disorders, such as eczema, hives, psoriasis, and many other diseases that affect the skin and its layers, can cause itching all over the body.

Symptoms like redness and blisters are often associated with such disorders. On the other hand, dry skin can be very irritating due to increasing age and temperature fluctuations, due to which itching can occur all over the body.

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Itching all over the body can also indicate serious illness. This includes liver disease, kidney disease, anemia, diabetes, thyroid problems, multiple myeloma or lymphoma, etc.

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Sometimes there is no physical reason for itching all over the body. In some cases, mental health conditions can make a person feel as though something is happening to their skin, which causes itching. Itching with a psychological cause can be the result of the following conditions -

• Stress
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Depression

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In most cases, there can be itching all over the body even after being allergic to anything. Due to irritation on the skin, allergies can also occur many times. This type of allergy occurs when the skin comes in contact with the allergen. If there is an allergy on the skin, along with itching all over the body, there may be small pimples and blisters and the skin may turn red. An allergen is a substance that directly attacks the immune system. There can be many reasons for allergies, such as -

• Food allergies can also cause itching all over the body.
• Nickel allergy can also be caused by coming in contact with things made of nickel.
• Sometimes clothes can also cause allergies or pets, chemicals, some beauty products, detergents or soaps can also cause allergies.

There are some other causes of itching all over the body, which is mentioned below -

• Itching can also occur all over the body due to parasites. These can include threadworms mosquitoes, bedbugs, and lice.
• Some cancer medicines given during cancer treatment, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormonal therapy can also cause itching all over the body.
• Hormonal changes in the body of a woman during pregnancy and the consumption of medicines can also cause itching all over the body.
• Itching can also occur due to an infection in the urinary tract.

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If there is continuous itching all over the body or the skin has turned red due to itching, then in this case the doctor may suggest applying corticosteroid cream and ointment at that place. They can be applied directly on the skin to get relief from itching.

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Calcein inhibitors, such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus, can be used for generalized itching. Apart from this, the use of topical anesthetics, doxepin, or capsaicin can also provide relief.

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One of the quickest and easiest ways to get relief from itching all over the body is by using a cold compress. With its use, blood flow can be limited at the site of inflammation. Using ice or cold water on the body can help in reducing the swelling and itching can be almost relieved.

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