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Certain foods can cause uncomfortable itching. Those affected usually have an allergy or intolerance.
Depending on the part of the body, there can be different causes behind an itching on the skin. Usually there are harmless triggers that cause the urge to scratch or rub the skin. Sometimes, however, diseases or allergies and incompatibilities behind it. For example, who under a Histaminintoleranz should therefore adjust their diet and better avoid certain foods that contain histamine to prevent symptoms such as itching. But other food allergies or cross-allergies can also lead to the annoying symptom.
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With the help of a home remedy, you can easily provide relief in acute cases. Undiluted apple cider vinegar can be used to effectively disinfect wounds or treat insect bites if it is itchy. But also Black tea or yoghurt naturally help with constant itching. Doctors can also prescribe topical creams and ointments containing cortisone. Sometimes certain antihistamines are also an option.
Antihistamines inhibit the effect of the endogenous substance histamine, which plays an important role in inflammation in the body and causes itching. Especially if it itches at night, an antihistamine can do a good job, as it also makes you tired as a side effect. How an itch is treated depends on the cause, of course. In some cases, however, it can take several weeks for the appropriate therapy to respond.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editors are not allowed to answer individual questions about clinical pictures.
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