Treating typhus that causes itching?

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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Vo Ha Bang Suong - Doctor of Medicine - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital. The doctor has more than 15 years of experience in the treatment of internal diseases.
Typhus can cause itching in cases of sensitive skin. Skin lesions caused by typhus are usually not dangerous and may resolve on their own without treatment. However, this symptom can make the patient uncomfortable and irritable.

1. Itchiness when fever typhus

Typhus is an infectious disease caused by a virus. Typhus is characterized by a rash, red rash all over the body, the disease is often confused with measles.
Typhus is only red but smooth and bright, with little or no raised skin, rash all over the body, not itchy and after healing, it usually does not leave scars or bruises.
However, in the case of a measles rash, the red rash will first appear behind the ears, then spread to the face, gradually down to the chest, abdomen and the whole body. Measles rash is characterized by a papule form, so it is rough and rough on the skin, causing an uncomfortable rash, and when flying, it will leave bruises.
Children with typhus fever with systemic symptoms of fever, fatigue, and malaise should increase the sensation of itching on the skin.

2. Solution to reduce itching when having typhus fever

Peppermint Essential Oil Peppermint essential oil has cooling, anti-itching and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, this essential oil also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to prevent bacterial infections.
To relieve itching caused by typhus, the patient can apply a little essential oil to the damaged skin. Do it about 2 times a day, you will notice that the symptoms on the skin are reduced.

Aloe vera gel Aloe vera gel contains a lot of water and antioxidant ingredients. Applying a gel to itchy skin can soothe mucous membranes, add moisture, and reduce inflammation. In addition, the ingredients in aloe vera also support the skin to recover and regenerate damaged tissues. However, if there is a history of irritation to aloe vera, it is necessary to avoid using this material to overcome the symptoms of itchy typhus.
Apply a cold towel Apply a cold towel to relieve itching quite safely and effectively. This measure can be suitable for all subjects, including children under 2 years old.
To do this, we use a clean towel soaked in cold water. Then squeeze the towel to reduce the water and apply to the itchy skin areas. Besides the ability to reduce itching, applying cold towels also has the ability to reduce body temperature.

Body hygiene Some folk beliefs say that when you have typhus, you should abstain from water and wind. However, this misconception is what causes the skin to accumulate dirt, excess oil and causes itching in the red papules.
Therefore, when sick, the patient should clean the body once a day with mild warm water. However, in case of chills and tremors when bathing, the patient can use a damp cloth to clean the body. Besides, it is necessary to wear clothes with cool and loose materials to avoid friction on the skin with the rash.
Green tea leaf bath To relieve itching caused by typhus, we can use 1 handful of fresh green tea leaves, washed and boiled. Then remove the residue, mix with warm water and bathe daily. In addition, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of sea salt to the bath water to increase its ability to disinfect and reduce itching.
Use topical corticosteroids Topical corticosteroids can reduce inflammation and itching in the skin. However, this medicine is not recommended for children with typhus. In addition, the use of drugs containing corticosteroids can also cause some side effects such as skin atrophy, stretch marks and limited skin recovery.
Antihistamines Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine, Loratadine, Cetirizine,...) can be used to relieve itching. This drug selectively acts on the H1 receptor to reduce itching, inflammation, nausea and discomfort, etc. However, it should only be used if home remedies do not improve the itching symptoms. caused by typhus. In addition, it is necessary to contact your doctor for a specific dose and frequency.
Treatment of typhus To completely improve the symptoms of typhus causing itching, the patient should conduct definitive treatment of this disease. After the disease is under control, symptoms such as skin rash, itching, fatigue, sore throat, etc. will tend to subside.

When symptoms arise, the patient should see a doctor to be diagnosed and prescribed appropriate methods. Absolutely do not arbitrarily use antiviral drugs or any other drug during the treatment of this disease.
Scarlet fever that causes itching is a common symptom of the disease and can be relieved with home care measures. However, if the skin is extremely itchy and causes discomfort, you should consult your doctor to use specific anti-itch medications.
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