Itchiness

Itchy Skin...

Itchy skin, also known as pruritus, is an uncomfortable and uncontrollable sensation that causes you to scratch in order to ease the discomfort.

What Are The Common Skin Conditions That Cause Itching?

Itchy skin can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

• Dermatitis- A condition in which the skin becomes inflamed.
• Eczema- A persistent skin condition characterized by itchy, scaly rashes.
• Psoriasis- An autoimmune condition that causes skin discolouration and inflammation, which appears as plaques on the skin.
• Dermatographia- When pressure is applied to the skin, histamine levels rise, resulting in a raised, red, itchy rash.
• Hives- Are itchy, raised, discolored welts on the skin that are typically the result of an allergic reaction.
• Ringworm- Commonly known as tinea or dermatophytosis, is a fungal skin ailment.
• Shingles- The same virus that causes chickenpox causes this condition.
• Allergies- An allergic reaction to something you ate or touched can cause your skin to feel itchy.