Itchy Skin No Rash

What's something everybody hates, that has no sign of existence? You yet to answer, but the one answer that came to mind of all is itchy skin no rash. Just from thinking about it makes you want to start scratching everywhere. It's something that gets under everybody skin because it's annoying to itch already, but to add to that problem is to not know why you're itching giving that your skin shows absolutely no sign of a rash. Now you're on an itch-hunt desperately searching for the cause of the itchy skin. You ask friends and family for advice on what do they think is possibly wrong or what they did if and when they too had this problem.

To begin to find the cause for this itchy skin that has no visible rash to pinpoint to blame will involve detailed history taking, skin and systemic examination and (or) laboratory investigations. While through proper clinical examinations the diagnosis of generalized itchy skin that has visible skin rashes are made, the process of finding the cause for itchy skin no rash is a whole another process. It's really easy especially for those that are gullible to be fooled by the non-specific skin rashes caused by scratching, rubbing and (or) having any contact with sensitive topical applications.

This itchy skin no rash has to go, not in a while, not later, but right now. The first step to take is to examine the entire skin under bright examination lights to avoid missing subtle skin changes and rashes (if there any). To narrow down this process try searching for the obvious; such as, the major skin diseases that cause itchy skin to begin with. Scratch the itchy skin and watch to see any appearance of wheals. Rubbing the skin will produce itching of the skin and wheals in mastocytosis as well, which is called the Darier's sign. Applications of water that's of normal temperature will cause itching in aquagenic pruritus as well as whealing in aquagenic urticaria; cold water will cause itching of the skin and wheals in cold urticaria.

Laboratory tests are somewhat indicated in pruritus either to confirm what was suspected to be the cause from the history taking and the clinical examinations or if there was no signs of or clues forthcoming from them. The next step will be to get several complete blood tests: CBC, blood sugar, ESR, liver and kidney function tests, thyroid tests, hepatitis profiles, and serological tests for parasites. To get an opinion on the morphology of the blood cells a peripheral smear should be sent for testing and if suspicious, a bone marrow examination may be requested. Other examinations; such as, stool and urine examinations can also be requested to cross out on the suspect list. In males that's above middle age, bone scans and prostate specific antigen, and in females, PAP smears are mandatory just to be able to rule out prostate and cervical cancers respectively.

There are and can be many reasons that will cause itchy skin no rash so to pinpoint exactly the cause for it will take time. Some have trouble with artificial sweeteners, being the cause for their problem with itchy skin. All will say that it was relentless and that they scratched until the skin started to bleed. The only option of course was to scratch the artificial sweeteners to allow the itching to reduce or go away.

To begin the necessary steps to rid you of itchy skin no rash starts with the right form of treatment of the itching with anti-itch medications and keeping the affected skin moist and supple. Antihistamines, the anti-itch medications, will help in most cases especially when due to skin diseases. Generally itching that's caused by diseases do not really respond to antihistamine therapy. Patients with itchy legs no rash, itchy arms no rash, itchy skin no rash anywhere on the body are advised to take baths in lukewarm water with bath oil added to it and then (if have) apply an emollient cream right after bath to trap in the water. You benefit from doing so because by trapping in the water you can relieve the itch by reducing the dryness.