Itchy calves in autumn and winter

In autumn and winter, many people will feel that their skin becomes very itchy, especially the calf area where the itching is extremely severe. Every night, the whole body will always itch, which will reduce the quality of sleep, and even make it impossible to sleep well. In this case, you must find a way to improve it. You can apply some ointment with anti-itching effect.

1. First of all, the cause of the disease should be eliminated. If it is caused by wind-cold or heat, the temperature should be adjusted to avoid heat and cold stimulation. If it is induced by food, greasy, alcoholic, cheese, fish, shrimp, and seafood should be avoided.

2. Avoid excessive scratching, rubbing, washing with hot water, etc. on the itchy areas, and do not use strong alkaline soaps for bathing. Underwear should be soft, loose and preferably made of cotton. Avoid wearing down, nylon and wool clothing close to your skin.

3. Patients with vaginal itching should keep the area clean and hygienic, and avoid scratching. Do not abuse highly irritating topical medications. At the same time, the primary disease should be actively treated to prevent it from happening again. You should be in a good mood at ordinary times, avoid worrying or getting angry, and strive to be cheerful.

4. Western medicine antihistamines (Mindy, Claritin), calcium supplements (ordinary calcium tablets, injections if necessary) and hormones (including dexamethasone) are commonly used to treat skin itching. Because these drugs have many contraindications and often cause drowsiness, fatigue and other side effects, affecting patients' normal life and work, it is difficult for chronic patients to adhere to treatment.

5. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that wind evil, dampness evil, heat evil, blood deficiency, and insect infestation are the main causes of the disease. Treatment should be based on the principles of dispelling wind and dampness, clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing blood and moistening dryness, and promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, so as to achieve the effect of expelling evil, strengthening the body, and relieving itching. Skin itching is difficult to treat and is not easy to cure.

Chinese medicine treatment

(1) Oral administration: Fangfeng and Chan Tu have the effects of dispelling wind, clearing heat and relieving itching, and are generally used to treat allergic skin diseases. It is then combined with other medicines such as Tiankui Zi, Tu Fuling, and Dictamni to enhance the effects of clearing heat, removing dampness, and detoxifying. Those containing these ingredients are like therapeutic drugs.

(2) External application: Mash the powder and apply externally. It can cool the blood, clear away heat and detoxify. It is mainly used for acute non-exudative eczema. Another method is to directly apply external Chinese medicine containing ingredients such as honeysuckle, lotus leaves, and aloe vera that can reduce swelling, relieve itching, and promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

(3) Wet compress: Boil Purslane for 20 minutes. Apply the liquid to the affected area 2-3 times a day. It is mainly used for acute exudative eczema.