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There is itching throughout the body
Itch is worse at night compared to the day
Persistent, mild itch
Itching on the soles of the feet
There are scratches on the skin
Itch is minor
Itching on the back of the hand
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Content updated on Sep 6, 2022
About the symptom
Skin itching is an irritating and uncontrollable sensation that makes a person wants to scratch to relieve the feeling.
Possible causes
- Pruritus
Pruritus refers to the sensation of itchy skin. Causes range widely from dry skin, to infections, skin conditions, allergies and other internal diseases. Pruritus can sometimes present with swelling, redness, scaliness or bumps.
- Urticaria
An itchy, allergic rash with red bumps, also known as "hives". The causes are broad, ranging from foods and medications to viral infections and bee stings. In most cases, the rash disappears within 24 hours, however medical attention is needed is there is facial swelling or breathlessness.
- Atopic dermatitis
Allergic rashes. Risk factors include genetics, other allergic disease, new skin products, and allergic foods. Cases of childhood eczema can resolve by adulthood, however in some cases it can happen to adults too.
- Genital rashes
- Photosensitivity
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Rosacea-like dermatitis
- Cirrhosis of the liver
- Heat rash
- Dyshidrotic Eczema
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have itchy skin?
Did you scratch your skin?
Does your skin get really itchy at night?
Do you have any rash on your skin?
Do you have any skin problems?
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan