Itchy Skin

Itchy skin on any area of the body can be super uncomfortable and irritating. Itching might be caused by anything from sunburn and insect bites, to rashes, dry skin, or other skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
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Fast Facts

15% body weight

Your skin makes up about 15% of your total body weight!

How many skin cells?

Every inch of skin contains around 19 million skin cells.

Scientific Name

Here’s some dinner party trivia: itchy skin is known as pruritis.

Watch out for

Worried about eczema? Look out for a rough ‘leathery’ look.
itchy skin

FAQ

Itchy skin is when you feel the urge to scratch certain areas of your skin. Itchy skin can feel irritating and uncomfortable. Sometimes you might experience a burning sensation around the area, and the urge to continually scratch the skin.

Ever been bitten by a mosquito? You’ll know this cycle well… your skin is itchy, you scratch it, it feels better for a couple of seconds, and then feels even worse and even more itchy. This is because your nerve cells tell your brain that something is hurting and your body starts releasing pain-fighting chemicals called serotonin, which makes the itch feel itchier. And that’s just the start of it. When you’re constantly itching, your skin can break and become raw and infected, so the best thing to do is avoid itching as much as possible (we know it’s tough!).

When you’re feeling frustrated by the uncontrollable itching, you’re probably thinking ‘Why is my skin so itchy?’ One of the causes of itchy skin is very dry skin, which can be a result of weather conditions, heat rash, insect bites, allergies, or more serious skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.

Itching is the most common reaction to food allergies, but there will usually be other symptoms too, such as swelling or a rash.

Some of the hormonal changes that occur during menopause can affect your body temperature, which can also cause skin conditions like itchy skin. The main hormonal change that causes itchy skin is a decrease in the production of oestrogen, which affects our skin oil levels. Without the collagen that keeps our skin elastic and healthy, skin can dry out, resulting in that itchy skin sensation.

If your skin is consistently itchy but there is no rash or redness, if the skin is cracked or bleeding, or if you’re having trouble breathing, it is recommended you see a doctor. Hormones and allergies can sometimes cause itchy skin too. If you experience a skin condition such as eczema that can cause itchy skin, we have a range of dermatologist- recommended products available.

As hard as it might feel, you should try not to scratch the itchy skin area. Keep fingernails short to prevent breaking the skin, and a cool bath or shower can provide some temporary relief. If you’re using a moisturiser or ointment, try to apply it at least twice a day. Check out our fast-relief clinically tested cream and lotion for itchy skin conditions.

Other than conditions like eczema and psoriasis, itchy skin can be a sign of very dry skin, which is often caused (funnily enough) by too much moisture. So try to reduce time spent in hot showers, baths, or bodies of water. Try using non-soap cleansers and applying moisturiser each day.

Articles about Itchy Skin

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Managing skin changes during cancer treatment is one of the harder, less talked-about parts of the journey. While your focus is naturally on your medical care, the side effects of therapy can take a toll on your daily comfort and self-image.  This guide helps you recognise why skin changes happen and how to manage them …
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Undergoing chemotherapy can be a challenging experience, with various and unexpected side effects that affect all different areas of your life. One common issue faced by many cancer patients is dry and itchy skin. In this article, we’ll explore tips for managing itchy skin during chemotherapy so you can understand how to best nourish and …
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Anti-Itch Soothing Cream

45 reviews

When itchy, irritated skin strikes, you need fast, effective relief. Dermal Therapy Anti-Itch Soothing Cream is a clinically tested, anti itch cream specially formulated to calm, soothe and relieve itchy skin in just minutes.

  • Triple-action formula to sooth irritated skin
  • Formulated with Colloidal Oatmeal, Canadian Willowherb and Menthol
  • Dermatologist recommended and suitable for sensitive skin
  • Free from parabens

 

RRP $19.50 NZD

 

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Dermal Therapy Anti-Itch Soothing Lotion - Front View of Packaging

Anti-Itch Soothing Lotion

3 reviews

Dermal Therapy Anti Itch Soothing Lotion is a fast acting, clinically-tested formula designed to relieve itchy skin in minutes. We’ve used a unique, triple-action blend to calm, soothe, and reduce redness across large areas of the body.

  • Relieves itchy skin in minutes with a fast acting formula
  • Triple action blend with Colloidal Oatmeal, Canadian Willowherb and Menthol
  • Award winning brand for Seriously Good Skincare
  • Dermatologist recommended brand and clinically tested
  • Proudly Australia made

RRP $22.99 NZD

 

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Since putting this anti itch lotion all over my body before bed, I stop scratching within minutes and I last the whole night itch free!

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I have been very impressed with how effective and fast acting it is.

Kevin

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This brand has exceeded my expectation when it comes to helping to soothe and calm, dry and irritable skin.

Caryl

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It is so hydrating to use and soothing. I love that it includes no fragrance. It kept our skin looking healthy and soothed our dry irritating skin.

Sakina

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I have the Lip Balm and now I have tried the Sensitive Skin Lotion. Both are amazing so I am not sure why there aren’t more people talking about this brand!

Stella

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It’s very gentle and doesn’t dry out the skin. It also moisturises your skin, which leaves it nice and soft not like the other soaps and skin washes which dry out my skin.

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