Skin irritation can be described as the feeling of irresistible scratching. In medical terms, skin irritation is known as pruritus and this condition is common in elderly adults. The skin would be fresh and shining during adolescence and it gets dry and shrinks as one grows older and older. Repeated scratching of the skin can lead to blisters or lesions. Mild to moderate form of skin irritation can be managed with moisturizing creams and anti-itch products.
Symptoms :
Some of the common signs of skin irritation are as follows :
- Redness
- Persistent scratching
- Change in color of skin in the affected area
- Formation of bumps or blisters due to repeated scratching
- Dry and cracked skin
Skin irritation can be limited to specific area like hands or legs or sometimes it may extend throughout the skin. Skin irritation can range from mild to very intense. It gets itchier as you rub/scratch the place repeatedly. It becomes difficult to resist the temptation of scratching.
Skin Irritation Causes :
Various medical conditions and factors can cause skin irritation. Basically dryness of skin is the root cause of skin itching.