Pruritus – Itching

Functional disorder of the nerves of the skin producing itching.

If burning sensation inside and outside the anus: anusitis.

If vulvar itching in the little girl: pinworms.

If itching and inflammation of the uterus: metritis.

The itching is often more severe in hot and humid weather

Check the condition of the liver and kidneys

Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)can cause severe and unpleasant skin reactions. Not to be confused with ragweed (Ambrosia artemisifolia)whose pollen causes allergic rhinitis.

Carry out a precise dietary adjustment - Fasting or apple monodiet

Parsley, chervil, watercress, fresh leek juice, seaweed, chard, carrot, cabbage, dandelion, salsify

Gomasio

Mare's milk

Avoid currants, tomatoes, eggs, fatty cheeses, beer, cola, coffee, pizza, milk, coffee with milk, fried foods, breadings, transgenic foods, smoked foods, grilled foods, olives, ketchup, sauces, distilled spirits, wines containing sulphites, orange juice…

Perform a food intolerance test to identify foods that can cause itching

Baths with walnut leaves - Baths with baking soda - Natural soap, with olive oil - Aleppo soap (with olive oil and bay leaf)

Lotion and decoction of marshmallow roots, leek juice - Calendula ointment

Cotton soaked in cider vinegar on the affected area

• Anal pruritus : concentrated decoction of alchemilla in sitz bath and local application of ointment Aurum D5 (Weleda)

• Vulvar pruritus: cider vinegar with macerated lavender flowers, lavender vinegar - Natural talc - Powdered clay - Aloe vera X 4 / day - Sitz baths with goldenseal of Canada T.M.

• Pre-menopausal period and menopause: many women are sensitive to wool - Baking soda paste applied to the affected area - Oatmeal in the bath