What Your Itching Skin May Mean

Everybody experiences itchy skin from time-to-time, but you may find that the itching is unbearable or affects you too much. Itchy skin can have several reasons, and we cover the possible causes and treatments below. 

With convenient locations throughout Florida, our team at Vascular Vein Centers helps people facing itchy skin because of vein problems. Find different reasons for itching skin below and what you can do about them.

Dry skin

Dry skin often causes itchiness. If you suffer from dry skin, you can usually find a manageable solution to the issue. To stop your skin from itching because of dryness, try to:

• Drink more water
• Moisturize your skin
• Swap to hydrating soaps or moisturizers
• Avoid hot showers

If this doesn’t help, it may be time to explore other causes of itchy skin. 

Rashes

Just as with dry skin, rashes can cause nasty itching. The cause of the rash may be more difficult to figure out than with dry skin. Many conditions can cause rashes, including: 

• Bug bites
• Bed bugs
• Eczema
• Bacterial infections

Whatever the cause, you can usually resolve your rash by finding the cause and using appropriate creams and medications.

Varicose veins

If the itching takes place around veins, particularly on your legs, you may suffer from varicose veins. Unlike other causes of itchy skin, you need treatment to handle varicose veins.

You can find varicose veins just below the surface of your skin in your feet and legs. Inflamed varicose veins can lead to itchy skin. They can also cause swelling, discomfort, and sensitivity to touch.

Varicose veins causes

Though anyone can get varicose veins, certain factors increase your risk. For example, you are more likely to suffer from varicose veins if you are overweight to obese or if you are relatively sedentary. 

Additionally, certain demographics have higher risks. Women and the elderly are more likely to suffer from varicose veins.

Varicose veins treatment

You don’t always need treatment for your varicose veins. However, you may dislike the look of them or find the itching is too uncomfortable. In that case, we can help you. 

If you make an appointment with our clinic, we can customize a plan that works for you. We can also explore different types of treatment options for you. Many of our treatments are noninvasive and have minimal risks. You most likely can be back on your feet by the end of the appointment. 

If you are suffering from itchy skin caused by varicose veins, don’t wait any longer! Use our online booking system to make an appointment now and enjoy comprehensive vascular care.