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Here is presented information about Itching, its
causes and symptoms.
Itching Information
Itching is a peculiar irritation that affects the
skin surface of a person. It generates a desire to scratch the affected
area. A very common symptom, of many ailments, it can be very annoying
and frustrating. Medically known as pruritus, itching can affect any
area of the body and cause a rash or a spot. If prolonged, itching can
even bruise the skin, making it sore and painful. There are a number of
reasons for itching to occur. In the following lines, we have listed all
the major causes and symptoms of itching.
Causes Of Itching
- Stress and anxiety
- Dry skin
- Prolonged exposure to UV radiation from the sun
- Metabolic and endocrine disorders, such as liver and kidney
disease
- Various type of cancers, such as lymphoma
- Reactions to drugs
- Diseases of the blood
- Allergic reactions
- Insect stings and bites, such as from mosquito or flea
- Infections and infestations of the skin
- Fungal infection of the crotch (tinea cruris)
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Body lice
- Hormonal changes in women
- Strong chemicals like detergents, solvents
- Parasitic infestations
- Eczema
- Cold weather
- Overexposure to water and hot baths
Symptoms Of Itching
- Bumps
- Dry, cracked skin
- Leathery or scaly texture of the skin
- Tendency to scratch continually, to relieve itching sensation
- Redness of skin
- Scraped skin, as a result of vigorous scratching
- Thick and scarred skin
- Red spots
- Scaly patches
- Blisters
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