Best Itchy Skin Pruritus Doctors in Visakhapatnam

Types/Stages of Itchy Skin Pruritus

Itchy skin or pruritus can be categorised into several types or stages based on the cause:

• Cutaneous Pruritus: This type is caused by skin conditions like eczema, and psoriasis and arises due to inflammation of the skin.

• Neuropathic Pruritus: This type results from damage to the nervous system and can arise anywhere along the afferent nerve pathway.

• Neurogenic Pruritus: This is a central itch without neuronal pathology evidence.

• Psychogenic Pruritus: This type is psychologically driven and not related to any physical condition.

Symptoms of Itchy Skin Pruritus

• Itchy skin or pruritus manifests itself in several ways:

• Localised or generalised itching

• Primary skin lesions like rashes, papules, plaques

• Secondary changes from scratching like excoriations, lichenification

• Systemic symptoms if due to an internal condition

Tests to Diagnose Itchy Skin Pruritus

The team of experienced itchy skin pruritus treatment doctors at Apollo Hospitals in Vizag diagnose the condition through a series of tests:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC): This checks for any blood disorders.

• Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): This rules out any thyroid disorders.

• Fasting Glucose: This checks for diabetes or hyperglycemia.

• Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and Bilirubin: These assess liver function and detect cholestasis.

Treatment or Surgery Options for Itchy Skin Pruritus at Apollo Hospitals in Vizag

At Apollo Hospitals in Vizag, the best doctors for itching treatment offer a range of solutions:

• Topical Treatments: Emollients, corticosteroids, capsaicin cream and calcineurin inhibitors are used to soothe inflammation and itching.

• Systemic Therapies: Antihistamines, sedatives and antidepressants, gabapentin and mirtazapine are used to relieve pruritus.

• Surgical Options: In severe cases, stent placement or transplantation may be suggested.

• Self-Care Measures: Alongside medical treatments, patients are advised on lifestyle modifications and nutritional changes to complement treatment.