What could cause my skin to itch so bad that I am compelled to scratch it until it bleeds?

Answer 1

vampirisum your need for blood ahah no not really but it would be cool, like the other guy said it could be anything and a detailed explaination of wat it looks like could help

Answer 2

To relieve itching, many doctors recommend cool compresses of Burow's solution (Domeboro, BurVeen, Bluboro) or baths with Aveeno or oatmeal (one cup to a tub full of water). Acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen are also effective in reducing itching. The old standby calamine lotion, sometimes helps for early lesions. The itching may be treated with either an antihistamine (Benadryl or Vistaril, for example). One-half percent hydrocortisone creams (Cortaid or Lanacort, for example) are available without prescription. They will decrease inflammation and itching, but relief is not immediate. I hope this helps you. And good luck.

Answer 3

It could be something as benign as dry skin to an indication of something seriously wrong. If a good moisturizer like Aveeno's Skin Relief with Menthol or something equivalent doesn't ease it I'd go to a doctor.

Answer 4

It is essential to have details of the problem to answer this question. It might be anything from Allergy, Bacterial infection or Fungal infection.

Desloratadine is a drug used to treat allergies. It is marketed under several trade names such as NeoClarityn®, Xaldatin® (AstraZeneca), Claramax®, Clarinex® and Aerius®.

Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal drug used in the treatment and prevention of superficial and systemic fungal infections. It is commonly marketed under the trade name Diflucan (Pfizer).

Azithromycin is an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics. Azithromycin (brand names Zithromax® in Italy; Zmax®; Sumamed®; Aztrin®) is one of the world's best-selling antibiotics, and is derived from erythromycin; however, it differs chemically from erythromycin in that a methyl-substituted nitrogen atom is incorporated into the lactone ring, thus making the lactone ring 15-membered. Azithromycin is used to treat certain bacterial infections, most often bacteria causing middle ear infections, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia and sinusitis. It is also effective against certain sexually transmitted infectious diseases, such as non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis. Recent studies have also shown it to be effective against late-onset asthma, but these findings are controversial and not widely accepted as of yet.

Please consult a physician and treat under his supervision though these drugs are comparatively safe.

Answer 5

I'd try GOld Bond lotion, and moisturizers.... if those don't do the trick, you'd need to go see your doctor. I forget the name of the cream used, from class....... then again im still a medical student. Also aloe would help to stop the itching ..... this way your collagen fibers work effectively to repair the damaged skin.

Answer 6

If its not allergy, it could be insect bite, like that of fleas. You better have a dermatologist check on it. Scratching could cause unsightly scars and its prevention should be your priority. There are a lot of tablets (antihistamines) that could help you alleviate the urge to scratch.

Answer 7

eczema