(Concern) My skin is itchy, making it difficult to carry out daily activities.
2024.05.13 14:22
Health concern.. Honestly, I have various worries, but the most serious health concern is itching.
What is itching?
An unpleasant sensation that causes the urge to scratch or rub the skin
My father has atopic dermatitis among my parents.
I also have atopic dermatitis inherited through genetics.
I didn't know because the symptoms weren't severe when I was young.
As time went on, the symptoms of itching started to appear one by one.
At first, my thigh itched, so I unconsciously scratched it...
The itchy sensation moved from my thigh to my calf, then to my back... forearm... and finally to my scalp and face.
Even though my skin is sensitive, scratching causes it to turn red and swell.
Since I scratch while awake, I control the intensity so I don't bleed, but if I scratch during sleep, I even get blood under my nails.
For this reason, I went to the dermatologist to get a prescription and take medication.
I haven't even drunk alcohol for the past two months because I've been taking medication lately.
I quit the alcohol I loved so much... I take good care of my skin and take my medication properly, but I still feel itchy and it's stressing me outㅠㅠ
The problem... is that working is my biggest concern.
I'm in the service industry, so I can't just scratch myself vigorously in front of the customer because it might seem itchy.
I would scratch if I were alone at home or in the bathroom, but I can't even scratch in front of the customer, and it really feels like I'm going crazy.
It’s so itchy, and not being able to scratch it is very painful..
As a result, I often couldn't control my facial expressions when responding to customers because I was so itchy and wanted to scratch quickly...
When a customer enters, I immediately feel annoyed and wish they would just quickly choose and leave.
Once, it was so itchy that I couldn't stand it, so I told the guest I would briefly go to the bathroom.
You scratched your arms and legs while getting water in the bathroom.. Scratching like that temporarily relieves the itching but
After some time, it itches again.. The itchy area is not fixed and the whole body itches..
When doing certain tasks, my concentration also decreases because I get distracted.
I couldn't resist scratching when I was with the boss.
The perfectionist boss told me, "Aren't you going to wash yourself?" and "Take a shower and go around," or "Go to the bathhouse and scrub yourself."
Is it because you have a cat at home? What should I do... If you keep scratching like that, it doesn't look good... they say.
It's not that I don't take showers... In fact, I wash myself more often because of this itchiness, and I also apply body lotion extensively.
I carry it around frequently, but even after applying body lotion, the itching doesn't stop, so it's really tough.
There is also a more serious level... I couldn't take a picture because it was too dirty.
I think I scratch myself unconsciously even while sleeping, but I have no memory of it at all.
When I wake up, I find wounds on my face and scalp, and there is blood under my nails.
At first, I thought something was stuck under my nail because my makeup didn't come off properly.
It looks like the blood has clotted...
And when I went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror, there were times when blood was flowing on my face, and I had a dark brown beard.
I might not worry if it happens once or twice, but since these symptoms occur frequently, I am quite concerned.
So, I am applying antifungal ointment in the morning and evening.
I apply it to the most itchy and serious area.. Even though it provides temporary relief, it still itches.
I don't really feel like the medication I take is effective.
When I get stressed, I feel like my body is itchy, so I wonder if it's because stress and atopic dermatitis are combined.
I even have the urge to peel off all the flesh.
Sometimes I deliberately stab myself with something sharp, and I do all sorts of things to stop the itching.
As a result, there are many scars on the skin and many calluses.
Since I get many cuts on my scalp, I also feel like my hair is falling out a lot...
The issues are becoming serious both in terms of beauty and health.
This itching sensation occurs again before going to bed.
After taking a shower, I care for my body with body lotion and the prescribed medication.
Just as I lie down on the fluffy, soft blanket and think it's time to sleep, the itching sensation comes back.
Suddenly, I feel all my nerves focusing on my body, and at the same time, I have an impulse to peel off my skin.
I am abusing my own skin.
So I also cut my nails very frequently.
If there is blood under the nail and the nail is long, it might cause more cuts to the skin...
I can't do nail art either.. Even if I want to, I can't do it..
Are there any others like me?
I don't know why it's so itchy ㅠㅠ
I'm still writing this now, and I kept scratching because it was itchy.
Honestly, I'm afraid to meet anyone new because of this.
You can't scratch it if it's a meeting with new people or an important encounter.
I'm really struggling with this skin condition that drives people crazy.
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