Itching is an irritating sensation on the skin with an urge to scratch. Itching can occur on any part of the body. In some cases, the itching mainly occurs on the skin folds. These skin folds include the armpits (armpit), the groin area (fold where the abdomen and thighs meet), between the buttocks, the area under the breasts, the area in the bend of the elbows, the area behind the knees and between the toes and fingers. folds of the neck and behind the ears. In addition to itching, eruptions or rashes may appear on the skin. The eruptions may be dry or ooze fluid. Cuts and cracks can occur on the skin folds. In some cases, pain and soreness may occur in the affected skin folds.
Causes of itching in skin folds
Itching in the skin folds can have various causes. First, rubbing the skin folds through tight-fitting clothing can lead to this. Another reason may be heat and excessive moisture or sweating in the skin folds. Obesity, increased sweating, diabetes and a weak immune system are some of the factors that increase the risk of itching in the skin folds. Moreover, it can arise from various infections, including fungal, bacterial and viral infections.
The fungal infection is mainly caused by the fungus Candida albicans. The bacterial infection is mainly due to the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. The viral infections are mainly due to viruses of the Papillomaviridae and Poxviridae families. Other reasons behind itchy skin folds include eczema and psoriasis (one of the types is called inverse psoriasis). Eczema or dermatitis refers to inflamed skin with redness, rash and itching. It may be accompanied by the presence of eruptions on the skin, both dry and fluid-filled, cracks in the skin and skin peeling. In some cases, dermatitis, usually atopic dermatitis, mainly affects the bends of the extremities, including the elbow and knees. Psoriasis refers to an autoimmune skin condition that causes red, inflamed patches of skin covered with silvery, white scales. There is a form of psoriasis known as inverse psoriasis, which mainly affects the skin folds.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy is very effective in controlling itching in the skin folds. These medications are completely safe to use as they are prepared from naturally occurring substances. It has zero side effects. They help in reducing itching and healing any eruptions, if any. Homeopathic medicines also help in controlling any discharge or pain, if any. They provide long-term results by working to treat the cause behind the itching. After controlling the acute condition, homeopathic medicines gradually work to overcome the tendency of itching in the skin folds. In each case, homeopathic medicines are selected individually based on the symptom presentation, so the homeopathic prescription varies from case to case. It is advised to take homeopathic medicines under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor. It is strictly recommended to avoid self-medication in any case.
Homeopathic medicines for itching in skin folds
1. Graphites – the best medicine
There are numerous homeopathic medicines to treat itching in the skin folds, but among these, Graphites is one of the most commonly mentioned medicines. Its use is highly recommended for treating itching and rashes between the elbow and knee bends, nuchal folds, the area behind the ears and the groin. Cracks may be present between the fingers, toes, behind the ears and other skin folds. These cracks heal slowly. Marked roughening of the skin may occur where this medicine is needed. Another important feature of using this drug is the presence of eruptions that exude a sticky, glue-like discharge. In cases where this is necessary, there is also a tendency for pus to form on the skin. Graphite is also recommended in cases of ringworm infection in the elbow bends and severe itching. Another indication for the use of this medicine is itching in the back of the knee due to eczema eruptions. Thick crusts are present in the popliteal fossa, sometimes accompanied by cracks. They itch unbearably. The itching becomes worse at night due to the warmth of the bed.
2. Natrum Mur – For itching in the curves of the limbs and between the toes
This medicine is indicated for the treatment of itching with dry, crusty rash on the bends of the extremities. Flexions of limbs refer to elbow bends and the area behind the knees. Sometimes fluid oozes from the eruptions. In some cases, eruptions may also be present behind the ears. Sometimes there are scabs under the armpits. This medicine is also indicated for herpes outbreaks in the bends of the elbow and knees. Finally, Natrum Mur is suitable for cracks between the toes that are accompanied by severe itching. The area between the toes is painful (painful to the touch).
3. Petroleum – For itching between the toes with cracks
Petroleum is very helpful in controlling itching between the toes. There are deep cracks between the toes. In addition to itching, the burning sensation is also clearly visible. In addition to the above complaint, there is also stinky sweat on the foot. This medicine is well indicated for the treatment of fungal infections of the foot.
4. Psorinum – For itching in joints, armpits and between the fingers
This medicine is very suitable for itching in the joint folds, for example in the elbow crease or behind the knees. Eruptions also occur in the bends of joints. There is also a tendency to bleed from the eruptions. In some cases, pus may form during the eruptions. The itching is made worse by the heat of the bed. Psorinum is also useful for roughness and dryness of the skin folds with crusting. This medicine can also be used to treat itching under the armpits. This medicine is useful for itching between the fingers with small fluid-filled eruptions (vesicles).
5. Sepia – For itching and burning sensation in the bend of the limbs
Sepia works well in cases where itching and burning sensation are felt in the bends of the limbs, that is, elbow and knee bends. It gets worse at night. There is increased sweating in the bends of the limbs, especially at night. Small pimples appear in these bends. They also discharge some moisture. After scratching they dry up. It is followed by rough skin with brownish spots. In addition to the above, pain (pain on touch) is also present in the bends of the limbs. A prickling and tingling sensation can be felt in these bends.
6. Sulfur – For itching in skin folds with pain and peeling of the skin
This medicine is effective against itching in the skin folds and peeling skin. The skin folds are also very painful, that is, painful to the touch. The itching becomes worse at night and due to the heat of the bed. It also increases due to scratching and washing. When scratching, a burning sensation is felt in the affected skin area. Eruptions, pimples, or pustules (pus-filled bumps) may appear on the skin.
7. Merc Sol – For itchy eruptions in armpits, elbow and knee bends, groin area
Merc Sol is of great use in controlling itchy eruptions in the armpits, elbow and knee bends and the groin area. The itching is worse by exposure to cold air and better by the warmth of the bed. This is accompanied by pain and a burning sensation. Redness of the skin is also observed. There is sensitivity to the skin even when touching clothing. Merc Sol is also indicated for eczema in the bend of the limbs with yellow crusts.