Itchy Skin, Explained | 4 MOST COMMON Causes

Dr. Usama Syed December 9, 2020
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My name is Dr. Usama Syed and I'm a Board Certified Dermatologist living and working in New York. I believe in scientific skincare content, without the marketing nonsense. Disclaimer: The content provided on this YouTube channel is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or professional advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I, Dr. Usama Syed, am a professional in the field of dermatology, the information contained in these videos is general in nature and may not apply to your specific health needs. Personal healthcare and medical decisions should always be made in consultation with your personal physician or other qualified healthcare providers who can provide you with tailored medical advice. Please do not disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you have seen on this channel.

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In this video, Dr. Syed (a medical doctor specializing in Dermatology) discusses all things itch! Find out what itch is, why you feel itch, what the most common causes of itch are, and how to treat itchy skin. Let Me Be YOUR Personal Dermatologist through chat: https://app.futureclinic.com/clinics/drsyed/profile If you're based in the USA, I want to be your personal dermatologist. You'd be able to message me any time and get real dermatology care (diagnosis, prescriptions, refills, I look at your photos etc.), skincare routine advice, anything really! I'm even going to check in with you and hold you accountable to get you the healthiest skin and hair of your life. The price will be a $30/month subscription which you can cancel any time. If you're interested, please sign up here! TIMESTAMPS: 0:24 - What is itch? 0:50 - Causes of itch 5:40 - Treatment of itchy skin PRODUCT LINKS: Cerave Moisturizing Lotion: https://amzn.to/3nXPWXH Vanicream: https://amzn.to/3nV2gbd OTHER SKINCARE PRODUCTS I PERSONALLY USE: There's no guaranteeing these are the best for you (it's too hard to get the right data for this) but these are products I consider to be from reputable brands, at a good price point, and which I like to use. Cervae Moisturizing Cream (my daily moisturizer): https://geni.us/A2CT La Roche Posay Hydrating Cleanser (my daily cleanser): https://geni.us/TBAnM La Roche Posay Tinted Mineral Sunscreen (sunscreen for skin of color): https://geni.us/EJXv Differin Gel (adapalene - a retinoid) : https://geni.us/4mAPAO La Roche Posay Adapalene (as above, but slightly more fancy): https://geni.us/poEAc2 Neutrogena Retinol (weaker than above two, more hydrating): https://geni.us/cpAMAxb

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