Obstetric cholestasis typically crops up around 30 weeks of pregnancy. It needs to be diagnosed and addressed, so speak to your doctor right away if you have anything beyond mild itching during pregnancy. A neuropathic face itch is caused by the sensors in your face detecting an irritant where one is not present. This is known as a type of sensory hallucination. Sometimes neurological health conditions, like shingles and multiple sclerosis, can contribute to this feeling of itching.
Your doctor will most likely first advise you to stop scratching the skin, as that can further irritate the epidermis and make the condition worsen. In some cases, itching your face too much can lead to a broken skin barrier that could develop into an infection. Your doctor may also have prescriptions and lifestyle changes to recommend for your itchy face. Commonly prescribed treatments, depending on the cause of an itchy face, include:.
Shop for facial moisturizers. You can invest in a gentle, hypoallergenic skincare routine that you can follow every day. The drier your skin, the more often you should moisturize it.
Certainly, avoid substances, ingredients, or materials that irritate your skin. This can include perfumed soap or detergent, some metals in jewelry such as nickel , and cleaning products. During the colder months, forced air heating can make your skin drier. Consider using a humidifier to keep your skin from getting drier.
Also consider changing the temperature of your shower. While hot showers can feel invigorating, lukewarm or cool water is ideal for protecting the moisture levels in your skin. When you talk to a doctor or dermatologist about your itchy face, you might be asked for a list of medications or supplements that you take. Keeping a daily journal for a few days before your appointment is a good idea.
You can note:. As hard as it can be, the best treatment for an itchy face is to leave it alone and resist the urge to scratch it. It can cause a lot of discomfort and may even become a…. There are many possible causes of an allergic reaction on your face.
Wash your face to remove any remaining traces of the allergen. Stop contact with the allergen immediately and consult a doctor if you have more serious symptoms. If you have dry skin visible on your chin, the easy remedy is to moisturize the area. Also, avoid taking showers that are too hot.
Make sure that you wash your face regularly. If you have started using a new skin product, this may be the cause of the dry skin. You should stop using any new products if your symptoms appeared after using the product. Some common medications that have been known to cause itching include:. A rash on your chin could come in the form of red skin , oozing sores, acne, or hives.
If you have a rash or blemish, refrain from scratching it. This can cause infection or further irritate the rash.
If the rash persists or becomes more serious, consult your doctor. Hydrocortisone should not be used for extended periods of time on the face as it causes the skin to thin. One of the known warning signs for asthma attacks is itching of the chin. Warning signs of an oncoming asthma attack can appear up to 48 hours before the asthma attack occurs. An itchy chin can be caused by any number of irritants, allergens, or medications.
Consult a doctor if the itching continues for a long period of time or if any additional symptoms occur.
Perioral dermatitis is inflammation of the skin around the mouth in the form of a scaly or bumpy rash. You may feel a slight burn and itch as well…. There are many possible causes of an allergic reaction on your face. I wonder if the chin itching is more typical with allergic asthma over other types.
I hope you find it makes interesting reading. We appreciate it. I had asthma as a child that came back as an adult. I have recently used my rescue inhaler more and more and also suffer the asthma itch.
When I breathe in during an attack you can hear the air going into my lungs if that make sense, then soon after I get the itch. Sounds like you are you are on the right track to obtaining good asthma control. While we cannot diagnose or give medical advice over the Internet, for your own safety of course.
I would highly advise that you talk to your doctor about your fears about taking the medicines you have been prescribed to control your asthma. Often times what we hear about medicines on TV or over the Internet can make otherwise safe medicines seem scary to take.
However, asthma maintenance medicines are generally considered safe and effective for treating asthma -- when they are taken exactly as prescribed. This is important especially when considering they have the potential of helping you obtain the ideal asthma control you deserve. Site Moderator. I have had it since I was little. What do you do when you experience this, what resolves it.
Just curious. However, mine starts in the middle of my back think bottom of the lungs and then later includes the front of my neck and chin. It is that "under the skin" itching that no amount of scratching will relieve. However, I look on it as a blessing, as this warns me of an impending attack and I can use a rescue inhaler before I even start becoming short of breath to abort it.
We do appreciate your input here. He is almost 15 now, and started advair a couple of months ago. It seems to be helping. Glad to hear your son is getting some relief by using Advair. I hope he continues to improve. Severe itching on both sides of waist that won't satisfy with scratching.
My mom also has asthma and her itches are her waist though i do recall some itching in neck area. But a bad attack is always accompanied by that itching at my waist on both sides. It's such an interesting phenomenon, isn't it? But, it's a bit of a blessing in disguise when it gives you some notice of an impending asthma attack. That's what's so neat about this 'itchiness' telegraphing a possible asthma attack for people who have this sensation.
It's different for everyone and for some people, it doesn't occur at all. In some ways you are fortunate since this 'phenomenon', as Lyn so aptly called it, let's you prepare for the expected attack. Thanks for chiming in here with your experience.
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