ITCHINESS IN CHILDREN

Itching is a common symptom and annoying on the child and can occur by many things, including external irritation or infection by parasites. Each complaint of itch needs to be addressed, because if protracted, scratching will cause infection or changes in the skin, which will further intensify the symptoms.

"Dry skin sometimes feels itchy, dry skin tendency is innate talent and common in those children who love to swim or use a strong soap. If your child has a dry skin, give him a bath emollient oil, instead of soap, and take action to relieve itching (under article ). If the child often swim, get used to rinse the body afterward then smearing the skin with a moisturizer. "

"Do itch only in the anal region, and whether only happen at night? Maybe the worm infected the children. Worm fine white throughout 1 cm infects the intestine and lay eggs around the anus at night, and causes irritation of the anus and genitals. Although harmless, these worms can be transmitted or entered through contaminated food, see your doctor. After examining the child, when diagnosing the worm then the doctor will prescribe the killer worm. All family members must also be treated to prevent re-infection. Make sure the child more carefully wash their hands before eating and after each of the washroom. "

"Skin irritation due to sensitivity to certain chemicals can cause widespread itching. Avoid using scented products and biological washing powders. Every time you wash, be sure to rinse thoroughly. Apply an emollient, such as water-soluble cream, the skin of the child and take action to relieve itching (bottom). If symptoms persist, see your doctor. "

"Does the child seem very itchy with / without gray line in between the fingers or wrist? Scabies, a type of parasitic infection, may cause symptoms like this. Head lice scabies immerse themselves under the skin between the fingers and wrist, and cause rashes extends in the palms of the hands and feet of the baby. Scabies is highly contagious. Your doctor may prescribe lotions medicine, which need to be applied to the entire body of the child from the neck down. all the family members also need to be treated simultaneously, and all clothing and bedding should be washed. lice will die within three days after treatment, but the itch can be continued until 2 weeks. "

OWN ACTION: Relieve Itching
Here are some actions that can help relieve itching suffered at child;

• When the child with dry skin, bathe him with warm water and oil emollient. Emollients, such as water-soluble cream, it should be applied 2 times a day.
• Make sure the clothes are made of cotton
• To prevent injuries scratching, keep fingernails short and if necessary, wear cotton gloves when he slept.
• OTC antihistamines can help control severe itching.