Irritated skin is dry, red, itchy and can feel like it's burning. Treating your skin well with the right creams, lotions can lessen the symptoms, ease the discomfort and prevent the uncomfortable condition from returning.
Weather-Related Causes
There are countless reasons for irritated skin. A change of seasons can dry skin, making it itchy and flaky, in which case a simple moisturizer from the pharmacy will help. If the weather has gotten warmer and your skin is humid and itchy, it may be heat rash in which a lotion containing menthol or oatmeal will help. If the irritated skin is localized to small areas, treatment with hydro cortisone cream is also helpful.
Eczema
One of the most common diagnoses is eczema, or atopic dermatitis. It is characterized by patches of dry, itchy skin that can flake or appear red. It is itchy, and painful when scratched, according to Eczema Net. It is most often found between the fingers, at the crook of the elbows and behind the knees. A doctor can prescribe an antibiotic cream that will help.
Other Causes
Irritated skin may have other causes that can be diagnosed by a doctor. Rosacea, folliculitis, cellulitis, allergic reactions, hives, dermititis, and psoriasis are other possibilities for which your doctor can prescribe ointments, oral medications, scrubs or other therapies, according to FamilyDoctor.org
Prevention of Irritated Skin
To keep itchy skin in check, or from returning, try to avoid hot baths or showers--keep water tepid instead. Moisturizing soap and a simple, alcohol-free moisture cream applied within five minutes after bathing will also lock moisture into skin and keep irritation to a minimum. Lotions containing rosemary, thyme or calamine can be particularly soothing to irritated skin, according to Epigee.
Keep At It
All cures take time and patience. Apply creams regularly, not only when skin is at its worst. With regular care; skin can be irritation, itch and worry-free.
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