Since itching itself seem to be a small ignorable thing but sometimes it can have serious consequences and sometimes it might be a sign of a serious underlying disease.So finding the cause is very important.
Dermatogy
Systemic Disease
Pregnancy
Drug induced
Neurological
Psychiatric
Psychosomatic
Mixed / overlap
Idiopathic
If dry skin ...Warm bath followed by application of Vaseline
Apply cold or cool agents like camphor
Identify and avoid irritants that exacerbate pruritus
Keep nail short .
Leave pruritic area open to the air if possible
Use non allergic mild soap and use limited .
Provide distraction techniques such as music , television or massage etc.
Take care
