The reproductive organs of the human are the ones which are least exposed to the outside environment and are therefore most prone to develop infections such as skin diseases. This sensitivity is even more in case of the female vagina as the skin covering the various parts of this organ is softer and more sensitive than other parts of the body. According to a survey almost 4 out of 10 females suffer from the problem of an itchy vagina. This condition must not be taken casually because it might be a symptom of a fungal infection or a skin eczema condition. Here are few ways which this might be caused.
Lack of Hygiene
Cleanliness of private parts of the body is very important as these are least exposed and are therefore not aerated. The vagina in particular relatively sweats more than any other part of the body. Besides it is also the opening for the discharge of the blood and other waste during the menstruation period. Read the rest of this entry »
The skin covering in our body is not the same on every part. A very evident example of this fact is that of nipples present in mammals, including humans. The skin covering over the nipples is of a different kind because the organ has a special purpose to serve in the females which have an extra function of breast feeding the young ones. This is also one reason why the problem of itching and irritation in the nipples persists more in women rather than men. This article would focus on the itchy nipple problems for females and how to treat them.
Most of the women experience this problem soon after child birth, when they are breast feeding their child. Here are a couple of possibilities.
Eczema of the nipple. The symptoms for this kind of anomaly are flaky, oozing or inflamed nipples. Continuous sucking from the nipple can cause it to dry up and hence develop this kind of condition. Read the rest of this entry »
Itchy skin is often considered as one problem and is treated accordingly, but what many people don’t realize is that as they grow older different parts of their bodies are differently exposed to the outside environment and therefore over time tend to vary in responses to the changing stimuli. This section is aimed to understand the problem of itching in the legs and some solutions to it.
Different causes, different solutions.
The most common reason for the legs to itch is poor hygiene, especially in the case of hairy legs of men. The hair covered skin of the legs is equally vulnerable to itching and irritation as that of the scalp. So it is very important to keep your legs clean, and wash them thoroughly when taking a shower.
For women, it is often observed that they experience the problem of itching in their legs soon after they get over with the waxing process. Read the rest of this entry »
Even though an itch in the skin is a pretty casual condition of the skin and is known to fade away quickly, it may also be indicative of a severe infection such as one caused by yeast. This kind of microbial attack on the skin is commonly referred to as Candidiasis and is caused by a fungus of the Candida species. This fungal infection is usually of two kinds depending on the affected area. The infection could be superficial or external or may affect the internal organs such as in case of cancer, AIDS and the like. Itchy skin is a result of the superficial infection and that is what this article would hope to focus on.
Yeast infection may be caused in almost any part of the body, ranging from the mouth to the reproductive organs, such as the vagina and the penis. It is a very interesting fact that the human body already consists of the Candida species of fungi which apparently some important function in our system. Read the rest of this entry »
Itch is a very natural reaction of our body to the changing outside stimulus or it may also be triggered by an internal phenomenon. Ear itching is also a very common thing to occur but the causes and the consequences range from being very usual to serious diseases. Here is guide to understanding the causes behind itching in the ear.
What may cause and itchy ear ?
Here are a few causes of itching in the ear. It is not necessary that the itch in your ear is caused by one of these, but there may be a good chance.
There are many skin conditions which have been found to be primary causes in many cases. For those who do not know, a skin condition may be defined any anomaly which affects the skin. This may be a simple reaction to excessive heat or cold or an allergy/infection from foreign particles. Read the rest of this entry »
The palm is one area of the hands which is most active. If we analyze the course of human evolution we will find that there was a hair covering on the palms in the primitive forms. Because of the extensive use of the hands and consequently the palm, there was intense sweating. Because of this the covering gradually disappeared as time passed and result is the hairless smooth palms which we have today. This development no doubt expanded the utility of the hands but also made the palms more vulnerable to the change in outside stimuli. Itch is the most common kind of skin condition which is even more common when it comes to palms. However there are certain internal factors which also cause itchy palms. This article would touch upon both the kinds.
Extrinsic Factors
There are many agents in the outside environment which can trigger itching in the skin, and since hands are the body parts which come in contact first, palms are most likely to be affected.
Every skin type is different and is therefore sensitive to different kinds of causal agents. Read the rest of this entry »
Itching is one reaction that occurs very naturally whenever the skin comes in contact with anything in the outer environment which it either does not recognize or is antagonistic to. Itching may also be caused due to internal inflammation of the veins or capillaries. But all these reasons are fit to suit the conditions where the itching is concentrated in a particular area. Itching in all the body parts simultaneously is a something which requires a deeper understanding. This article would hope to throw some light on that understanding and bring out a few ordinary causes for the same.
Causes:
The skin is the outer most covering of the body and also acts as a barrier for the invading particles. Since it is the outermost it is bound to get affected by changes in the environment. The skin type differs from person to person. There might a skin kind which tends to dry up very quickly, and especially in cold weather. Read the rest of this entry »