His body was itchy, he thought it was an allergy, but a harsh diagnosis changed his life.
For several weeks, Laura Gómez, a 32-year-old young mother, began experiencing intense itching. At first, she thought it was a simple allergy. She changed her soap, avoided certain foods, and even visited a dermatologist,
Laura’s struggle began with relentless itching that no cream or antihistamine could ease. Each day it worsened, robbing her of sleep, peace, and normalcy. “It was desperate,” she recalls. “I scratched until I bled. I never imagined what was coming.”
This torment has a name—pruritus, or itchy skin. While often caused by dry skin or eczema, it can also signal serious conditions like liver disease or kidney failure. Understanding the root cause is key to relief.
Skin is the body’s protective barrier, filled with immune cells that react to threats. When triggered, they cause inflammation, often seen as rashes or dermatitis. These reactions may arise from allergens, infections, dehydration, or even chronic illnesses.
Dry skin, a common culprit, develops when the skin loses water. Eczema, often linked to genetics and immune response, creates gaps in the skin barrier. Allergic reactions, dehydration, or hives can also leave skin itchy, inflamed, and uncomfortable.
Treatment depends on identifying triggers—whether moisturizing, avoiding allergens, hydrating, or consulting a dermatologist. Addressing the underlying cause is the only way to break free from persistent itch.
