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As soon as there is a slight itching or rash on the skin, the first habit of most of us is that we immediately go to the medical store or pick up the old antibiotic or steroid cream kept at home and apply it on our skin. Initially this method seems very effective and within a few minutes the itching or redness disappears, due to which we feel that our problem is gone forever. But do you know that this small carelessness of yours and indiscriminate use of over-the-counter (OTC) creams available from medical stores without doctor’s advice can completely ruin your skin from within? According to dermatologists and skin experts, most of the common creams sold in the market contain strong steroids, which provide relief for some time but later leave dangerous side effects. In today’s detailed and important article, we will tell you why it is dangerous to apply any cream on itching without doctor’s advice, what serious harm it can cause, and what is the right and scientific way to deal with any skin problem.
The dangerous truth about steroid creams available from medical stores
Nowadays, many anti-fungal and anti-itching creams, easily available in any medical store without prescription, contain large amounts of corticosteroids. When a person applies such cream directly on fungal infection, eczema or general itching, the skin’s immunity becomes weak at that area. Initially the skin feels cool and the infection seems to be suppressed, seeing which the patient starts using the same cream again and again. But as soon as the cream is stopped, the infection returns in a more dangerous form, which is medically called ‘topical steroid damaged face’ or ‘steroid addiction’. By continuously applying such cream, the skin becomes so thin and sensitive that even slight exposure to sunlight or ordinary water starts causing irritation.
These cause serious and permanent damage to the skin.
Using steroid creams without thinking and for a long time causes irreparable damage to the skin. The biggest disadvantage is that the natural layer of your skin i.e. epidermis starts becoming very thin and transparent, due to which the capillaries of the face become clearly visible. Apart from this, the problem of permanent redness, stubborn pimples, dark dark spots and unwanted hair growth starts on the face or affected area. In case of fungal infection, if steroid cream is applied, then the fungus spreads further inside and after consuming that cream, it becomes even more powerful, due to which it becomes very challenging for the doctors to cure it later. This is why there are constant warnings in the medical world about the indiscriminate use of such creams.
Why should one go to the doctor immediately in case of itching?
Skin is the most sensitive and important organ of our body, and the cause of every type of itching or rash is not the same. There can be many different reasons behind itching such as fungal infection, bacterial infection, allergy, psoriasis, scabies, or it can be an early sign of some serious disease within the body. When you become a doctor yourself without a doctor and get a tube on the advice of any medical storekeeper, you are only temporarily suppressing the symptoms of the disease instead of treating its real cause. A qualified dermatologist examines your skin closely to find out the actual cause of itching and accordingly prescribes the right medicine or safe moisturizer, thereby eliminating the disease from its roots.
Stay away from home remedies and hearsay completely.
When itching starts on the body, instead of going to the doctor, people start blindly trusting social media, internet or home remedies suggested by neighbors. Many people start rubbing lemon juice, raw garlic, harsh soap, detergent, or oils containing various types of chemicals on the itchy area. All these remedies add fuel to the fire for your skin. By doing this, the top layer of the skin peels off, giving an open opportunity for bacteria to enter inside and a minor itch can turn into a serious and painful blister or wound. Therefore, you should always avoid trying any kind of home remedies or strange remedies on your skin.
Easy ways to get relief from itching safely
If you are suddenly troubled by itching or rash, then some safe and basic precautions should be taken before going to the doctor. First of all, instead of washing the affected area with any harsh or scented soap, clean it with plain lukewarm water only and dry it gently with a cotton towel. Always keep your skin well hydrated and apply a good quality, fragrance-free mild moisturizer or lotion to prevent dryness. In case of itching, do not scratch that area vigorously with nails, because this can spread the infection further. If itching is bothering you a lot, then immediately consult a good dermatologist and get proper advice.