Danger of Itching | How to relieve itching without a rash
What is the Danger of Itching for Diabetics
Diabetics’ skin is easily injured. After scratching, various injuries may appear, which they do not immediately notice due to sensitivity disorders. Healing of injuries is difficult and takes a long time. And an open wound is dangerous for diabetics for a long time:
- suppuration;
- the formation of a diabetic ulcer;
- the development of gangrene and sepsis.
How to relieve itching without a rash
It is better not to resort to self-treatment, but to seek medical help. But if for some reason a visit to a doctor is temporarily impossible, then there are several ways to relieve itching.
How to get rid of itching with folk remedies:
- take a contrast shower, for a while it will help relieve itching;
- a warm bath with the addition of a decoction of chamomile will help relieve discomfort;
- if the itching surface is small, then you can apply a piece of ice to it;
- you can use a cream with menthol, it will also relieve discomfort due to its cooling effect. But this is only if itching without rashes and wounds;
- you can take sedative tinctures — valerian, motherwort.
In order to cure itching, it is necessary to bring sugar back to normal, undergo a series of examinations that a doctor will prescribe to identify problems with blood vessels. And after that, you will be prescribed adequate treatment in the form of antibiotics and ointments for wound healing.
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