Contents:
- Medical Video: Skin Fungus – Top Causes of Fungal Infection and Fungal Diseases Symptoms for the Human Body
- Causes of itchy eyebrows that don't go away for a long time
- 1. Seborrheic dermatitis
- 2. Psoriasis
- 3. Shingles
- 4. Allergic reactions
- 5. Contact dermatitis
- 6. Diabetes
Medical Video: Skin Fungus – Top Causes of Fungal Infection and Fungal Diseases Symptoms for the Human Body
Have you ever felt itchy on your eyebrows? Usually this condition is not something to worry about. Even though this will bother you, itchy eyebrows will usually disappear by themselves. However, in some cases, if the itching in the eyebrows is not lost, this may be a symptom of a skin condition, infection or allergic reaction. This article will discuss the causes of itchy eyebrows that don't disappear.
Causes of itchy eyebrows that don't go away for a long time
There are various health conditions and other factors that can cause a person's eyebrows to itch. This includes:
1. Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a form of eczema that is quite common in people who have immune disorders. People with neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's, or conditions that affect the immune system, such as HIV, are more likely to experience seborrheic dermatitis.
Seborrheic dermatitis will affect parts of the body with many oil glands, including eyebrows. Symptoms appear like red dots that may be slightly scaly and tend to itch.
Common symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis include:
- yellow or white patches crusting on the skin and often peeling off
- itchy to feel hot like burning
- reddish
- skin swells
- oily skin
2. Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition that can affect the face. It usually appears on the eyebrows, the skin between the nose and upper lip, the upper part of the forehead, and the hairline. For some people, this may look or feel like brow dandruff.
Psoriasis causes thick and red skin spots with silvery scales. This is an autoimmune condition, which means it is not contagious but occurs when the immune system attacks healthy tissue.
Psoriasis usually can come and go, and usually appears because of the trigger factors. Psoriasis triggers for each person vary, including:
- stressed out
- skin injury
- take certain medications
- infection
3. Shingles
Shingles is a painful rash that appears on one side of the face or body. Before the rash appears, people often experience pain, itching, or tingling in the area. One of them might be eyebrows.
According to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), itching usually occurs between 1 and 5 days before the rash ruptures.
The rash looks like blisters around 7-10 days and will disappear in 2-4 weeks. In some cases, herpes zoster can affect the eyes and cause vision loss.
Herpes zoster is caused by the chickenpox virus, the Varicella zoster virus. After a person has recovered from chickenpox, the virus remains in the body and can be active again. Older people are more prone to shingles.
Symptoms of shingles include:
- itchy skin rash
- fever
- headache
- chills
- stomach ache
4. Allergic reactions
Itchy eyebrows may be a sign of an allergic reaction to the product or facial beauty treatment. Allergies occur when the body's immune system overreacts to certain substances.
Someone who experiences an allergic reaction may experience itching, sneezing, and coughing.
Mild allergic reactions usually disappear by themselves. Severe allergic reactions, however, can be life threatening. This is called anaphylaxis, and the symptoms include:
- tingling in the palms, soles of the feet, or lips
- dizzy
- flushing
- tightness in the chest
5. Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a form of eczema that occurs when the skin touches a foreign object. This is a form of allergic reaction that can cause inflammation and dry, flaky skin immediately or several hours after coming into contact with irritants, such as parfume and metal.
Contact dermatitis can cause itchy eyebrows, even peeling if the skin around the eyebrows comes in contact with shampoo, soap, special cosmetic products, eyebrow piercing or other jewelry.
6. Diabetes
Uncontrolled type 1 and type 2 diabetes can cause skin and itchy problems in various parts of your body, including your eyebrows. This often happens because increased blood sugar can suppress the immune system. So that fungal or bacterial infections can develop.
