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Itching can appear anywhere on the body, including the neck area. The itching sensation in the neck can be very annoying, it even makes you want to keep scratching the area and can cause sores. If you have experienced it, it's a good idea to understand what causes it and how to deal with itching in the neck so that it doesn't appear again in the future.
Causes of itchy neck that must be known
The neck area consists of skin, therefore various causes of itching on the skin can also trigger an itching sensation in the neck. Without realizing it, the itching sensation in your neck can be caused by things such as:
- exposure to the sun too often and for too long
- be in a less humid and dry environment
- bitten by insects such as fleas
- allergic reactions to certain foods, ingredients, or other triggers
- irritation from chemicals, clothing, or soap
- diseases of the skin or diseases involving the nerves
- bathe too infrequently or too often
When you have an itchy neck, try to remember what foods you recently consumed, what clothing you wore, or what activities you did. This can help you identify the cause of the itching sensation in your neck.
How to deal with an itchy neck that you can do
If your neck itching is accompanied by a reddish tinge, your skin may develop a rash. Mild rashes usually go away on their own, but you can also treat the itching with the following tips.
- Apply a thin layer of aloe vera gel on the itchy area every two hours. You can buy aloe vera gel over the counter or get it yourself from the aloe vera plant leaves.
- Change the clothes you wear with natural fabrics such as cotton. The clothes should also be loose around the neck area to prevent irritation.
- Use petroleum jelly on an itchy neck. Petroleum jelly has several advantages, including cheap and gentle on the skin. Hence, you can use petroleum jelly every time you feel itching in the neck.
- Shower using powder oatmeal . Puree powder oatmeal in a blender, then sprinkle it into the tub filled with water. After that, you can soak for 15 minutes.
- Besides powder oatmeal , You can also use baking soda . Mix a handful baking soda into a tub filled with water. Then, soak for 15-20 minutes. You can repeat it as needed.
- Make a vitamin C paste. You do this by grinding two vitamin C tablets, then add a few drops of water until the texture becomes a paste. Apply the paste on the itchy neck.
- Use moisturizing ingredients such as anti-itch lotions, moisturizing gels, or skin conditioning creams. You can also use a cold compress on an itchy neck.
If itching in your neck is caused by allergies or other medical conditions, you can consult a doctor to get the right treatment. The doctor may suggest treatment using corticosteroid creams, allergy medications, phototherapy, or other methods according to the cause.
Although it can be resolved on your own, keep an eye out for other signs such as fever, chills, shortness of breath, stiff joints, and headaches. You should also get checked out if this condition lasts for more than 10 days or interferes with sleep and daily activities.
