What’s An Itch Scratch Cycle
While different people experience dry skin at different degree, one common symptom is that the skin often feels tight or stiff, with a burning, stinging or itching sensation which can appear to be rough or scaly.
When a person scratches the skin obsessively to relieve the itch, they can damage the skin layer which can cause inflammation. This can further lead to a sensation of itch, which leads to scratching, a condition known as the itch-scratch cycle.
How to Break the Itch-Scratch Cycle?
There are severe simple and effective ways to relieve or prevent itch as listed below:
- Stay moisturized.
- Apply itch-relieving cream or ointment
- Use a non-scented moisturizing mild gentle soap.
- Avoid using powders after bath as they can further irritate and dry the skin.
- Prevent wearing rough surfaces clothes which induce friction and cause skin irritation