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Dr. Vandana AndrewsGeneral Physician • 14 Years Exp.MD
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Itching, also called: Pruritus

Itching is skin tingling or irritation that makes you want to scratch the itchy area. It's a symptom of many health conditions. Common causes are

Allergic reactions
Eczema
Dry skin
Insect bites and stings
Irritating chemicals
Parasites such as pinworms, scabies and head lice
Pregnancy
Rashes
Reactions to medicines
To soothe itchy skin, you can try cold compresses, lotions and lukewarm baths. Avoid scratching, wearing irritating fabrics and high heat and humidity. Most itching is not serious. However, if you itch all over, have hives that keep coming back or have itching without an apparent cause, you might require medical attention.
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