When your face itches, it’s distracting and can be difficult to control.
This happens often in the winter and during allergy season for many reasons.
Learn more about why it happens and how you might find relief.
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These could be signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction calledanaphylaxis.
If you are itching due to allergies, taking allergy medication may provide relief.
There may be other medications that could help.
If you experience itchy skin due to dryness, lotion ormoisturizersmay help.
Adding moisture back into the environment with a humidifier could help.
However,taking hot showerscan actually make the problem worse.
Showering with warm water is fine but hot water can irritate your skin.
Although the itchy skin is rarely serious, damage from scratching can lead to infections that could be serious.
Be sure to seek treatment if you notice pain, redness, swelling, or develop a fever.
There could be a different cause or treatment for the problem that you aren’t aware of.
American Academy of Dermatology.10 reasons your skin itches uncontrollably and how to get relief.
American Academy of Dermatology Association.Dry skin: Tips for managing.
