Itchy Skin?

My sister is having very itchy skin. On her scalp, around her mouth, her neck, her chest, and her back.


So it's itched so bad that she had to scratch (even though I told her not to) and there was a dry, scaly patch around her bottom lip on her chin so I told her to try exfoliating.


It didn't really help though.


What can cause this and what can she do?

Itchy Skin?
sounds like seborrheic dermatitis or perhaps psoriasis. tell her to use oatmeal type wash products or things from Aveeno for now, but she DEFINITELY needs to go see a Dermatologist
Reply:Its either an allergic reaction - has your sister used any new/ products recently, or just a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis - tell her to go the docs, if it's closed today she can speak to a pharmacist for some advice, keep away from the exfoliator though which might make the irritation worse!
Reply:many things can cause itching, however, usually it is due to something going on with the liver. has she recently changed soaps (of any kind?) or has she been exposed to a poisonous plant? maybe she's inhaled something in the environment.....


when someone is not normally allergic to a substance or is allergic to something, the liver will make a substance that can cause itching on the skin, rashes are very common.


there are however, diseases of the liver that will cause the liver to filter toxins out of the body, resulting in a rash. some itch, others don't.





it's best to rule out all possibilities first. you need to take your sister to the doctor so he can figure out what it is thats causing it. good luck
Reply:Have you gone to the dermatologist for a check up already? It may be psoriasis. http://www.skinoriginal.com/psoriasis/4-... has some information you can look into about it. Best check with your doctor.