Beating the Itch

With the heat of Summer just around the corner, the last thing any of us want to worry about when it’s time to bare all is hiding our skin. So if you’re one of over sixteen million Americans who suffer from some type of dry, itchy skin, listen up, because this one’s for you.

There are several underlying causes to annoying dry skin, but some of them are pretty surprising. We’re all aware of the old stand-bys: rough work outdoors, soap with too many artificial fragrances, itchy clothing. But did you know that issues with dryness and itch can be caused by poor air circulation in the home, prolonged exposure to hot water, and even lowered immunities after a lengthy illness? As today’s viruses become more aggressive and resistant, the average length of illness during a flu, fever, or upper respiratory infection is becoming longer. So what are the indiscrete scratchers of the world to do?

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When there are symptoms, they are usually mile. They include nausea, fatigue, depressed appetite, fever and headaches, along with abdominal pain. Not every individuals infected with Hepatitis C will have all of these symptoms.

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