Itching also known as pruritus is a skin disease which is usually caused by impure blood in the body. Itching may be experience all over the body or at specific body parts. Itching is mainly characterized by a scratching sensation at the affected area; it is also contagious and can be spread directly or indirectly to other people.

Causes of Itching

• Dryness of skin
• Inflammation on skin due to sunburn or allergies
• Skin diseases like Eczema
• State of Pregnancy
• Parasitic Infection
• Reaction due to strong chemicals used eternally, like detergents.

Natural and Home remedies for Itchiness

1. For an instant relief wash the affected region with warm water and apply a medicated moisturizer after every wash;
2. Having a peppermint bath can bring a lot of relief from itching;
3. Apply Vicks vapor rub at the affected area to sooth the inflammation;
4. Make a paste of honey and cinnamon power of equal proportion and apply on the affected region to cure itching completely;
5. To soothe the itchy skin wash the affected region with a solution prepared by mixing ¼ parts of apple cider vinegar in ½ parts of water;
6. Add 1 cup of white vinegar to your bath tub water and immerge your body for 5 to 10 minutes, this will reduce the itching;
7. Gently massage the affected region with cod liver oil or Aloe Vera pulp, they effectively cure the itching;
8. Mix coconut oil with a few drops of limejuice and apply over the affected region to get rid of itching; alternatively vitamin E oil may also be applied;
9. Include healthy and nutritious food in your diet which helps in making your skin healthy from inside but avoid salty food as it increases the itchiness;
10. Prepare a paste by mixing a little Aloe Vera sap, cod liver oil, wheat germ oil, lemon juice and vitamin E oil; apply this on the affected region;
11. Apply Neem oil on the affected region for instant relief; Neem has curative properties and is known for its healing effects;
12. Having a bath with water in which Neem leaves were boiled also works effectively in curing the itchiness.

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