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Urticaria, itchy skin is sometimes a manifestation of an unhealthy skin due to an inadequate diet. So what is the lack of substances in the body that is itchy?
Skin is the largest organ surrounding the human body. The structure of the skin consists of the outermost layer of the epidermis (containing dead cells), the dermis (containing blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands) and the dermis (containing fat cells). The skin is the place that reflects the symptoms of many internal diseases.
In the body, blood carries nutrients to all organs and organs, including the skin. A complete and healthy diet will lead to healthy skin and vice versa. Sometimes itchy skin is a sign that the body is not getting enough nutrients.
1. Itchy skin due to lack of calcium in the body
Calcium is a very essential mineral and plays an important role in the body. Calcium is the main structural element of bones and accounts for 70% of bone mass. In addition, calcium also affects the ability of muscles to contract and is an important transmitter of the nervous system, and an indispensable element for the whole body to function properly.
Therefore, the body lacks calcium will be prone to osteoporosis, weak nails, brittle hair, cramps, muscle contractions, memory loss, even memory loss if calcium deficiency is severe. Depression and anxiety disorders are also diseases that can occur when the body lacks calcium, because this mineral plays an important role in balancing mood.
In addition to the above symptoms, when calcium deficiency occurs, the body also appears tingling in the hands and feet. Itchy skin due to calcium deficiency because at this time the nervous system is easily irritated. Tingling around the mouth or fingers is a sign of severe calcium deficiency.
When the skin is itchy and suspected due to calcium deficiency, the patient should visit the doctor to be assigned a test to check the exact amount of calcium in the body and prescribe the correct dose of supplements, because an excess of calcium is also very dangerous. dangerous.
Besides, it is necessary to pay attention to a diet full of nutrients, especially calcium. Increase foods such as fish, shrimp, milk and dairy products to ensure adequate calcium needs for the body.
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2. Itchy skin due to vitamin A deficiency
We already know the important role of vitamin A in the body, especially parts such as hair, skin, and eyes. Vitamin A is essential to prevent skin infections, dry skin and flakes, helps blood flow to the surface of the skin, thereby helping the skin to be rosy, healthy because it receives enough nutrients.
Without vitamin A , the skin will be dry, itchy, scaly and the surface will be very rough. To supplement vitamin A, you can increase foods such as egg yolks, animal liver, orange and yellow vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and papaya.
Lack of vitamin A or calcium can be the reason for itchy skin. To check for a deficiency in the body, it is best to consult a doctor for advice. Combining test results and clinical manifestations, the doctor will assign the patient an appropriate dose.
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