Symptom: Itching skin
Itching skin: Itching feeling of the skin.
Detailed cause information for symptom: Itching skin:
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Types of Itching skin: itchy rash (8), itching all over (3)
Itching skin type of: Skin symptoms (226)
Symptoms: symptom center, symptom groups, symptom descriptions
Possible causes of symptom: Itching skin: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Itching skin as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
- Rash
- Itchy rash - see causes of itchy rash
- Skin inflammation
- Blisters
- Allergies
- Hives
- Dry skin
- Some causes of local reaction or a particular area of skin itching include:
- Some diseases that cause an itchy rash include:
- Hives
- Blisters - see causes of blisters
- Eczema - see causes of eczema
- Lice
- Scabies
- Insect bite
- Insect sting
- Fungal infection
- Lichen simplex
- Pityriasis rosea
- Lichen sclerosis et atrophicus
- Nodular prurigo
- Vulval itch
- Chicken pox
- Measles
- Adverse reaction to medications
- Certain medications
- See also causes of itchy rash
- itch
- anal itch
- Allergic reaction (type of Adverse reaction)
- Reaction to medication
- Food allergy
- Insect allergy
- Jaundice - see the symptoms of jaundice and the various causes of jaundice
- Leukemia
- Polycythemia
- Kidney disease
- Dry skin - see also causes of dry skin
- Hypothyroidism
- Lice
- Scabies
- Insect bite
- Threadworm
- Flea bite
- Senile pruritus
- Fibreglass fibers
- Pregnancy
- Dermatitis herpetiformis
- Jaundice - see also causes of jaundice and types of jaundice
- Liver diseases
- Uremia
- Polycythemia vera (type of Polycythemia)
- Lymphoma
- Hodgkin's lymphom
- Leukemia
- Psychogenic itch
- Certain medications
- See also causes of itching all over, itchy rash
Medications or substances causing Itching skin: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Itching skin as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Reactions to certain drugs
- Aspirin
- Penicillin
- Cocaine
- Heroin
Conditions listing symptoms: Itching skin: The following list of conditions have 'Itching skin' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Itching skin: The following list of conditions have 'Itching skin' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Last revised: Nov 12, 2003
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