My thighs itch after taking a shower

If your thighs itch after taking a shower, it is likely caused by eczema, urticaria or skin allergies. For thigh itching caused by different causes, different medicines or folk remedies are needed for treatment. Only in this way can the purpose of effective treatment be achieved and the skin can quickly recover to health. Below, we will introduce to you the common causes of thigh itching!

1. Eczema

Eczema is a skin inflammatory reaction with severe itching caused by a variety of internal and external factors. It is divided into three stages: acute, subacute and chronic. The acute phase has an exudative tendency, while the chronic phase has infiltration and hypertrophy. Some patients directly present with chronic eczema. The skin lesions are characterized by polymorphism, symmetry, itching and easy recurrence.

The causes of eczema are complex and are often the result of the interaction of internal and external factors. Internal factors such as chronic digestive system diseases, mental stress, insomnia, excessive fatigue, mood changes, endocrine disorders, infections, metabolic disorders, etc., and external factors such as living environment, climate change, food, etc. can all affect the occurrence of eczema. External stimuli such as sunlight, cold, dryness, heat, hot water washing, various animal furs, plants, cosmetics, soaps, artificial fibers, etc. can all induce it. It is a delayed allergic reaction caused by complex internal and external factors.

2. Urticaria

Urticaria is commonly known as wheal. It is a localized edema reaction caused by dilation of small blood vessels and increased permeability in the skin and mucous membranes. It usually subsides within 2 to 24 hours, but new rashes may occur repeatedly. The course of the disease lasts from several days to several months. It is quite common in clinical practice.

The cause of urticaria is very complicated, and the cause cannot be found in about 3/4 of patients, especially chronic urticaria. The common causes include: food and food additives; inhalants; infection; drugs; physical factors such as mechanical stimulation, cold and heat, sunlight, etc.; insect bites; mental factors and endocrine changes; genetic factors, etc.

3. Skin allergies

Allergic skin diseases refer to skin diseases caused by allergens. Allergens can enter the body through direct skin contact, inhalation, ingestion, absorption through mucous membranes, or injection, and often manifest as various rashes.