Itchiness is known medically as pruritus. You feel as though you should scrape your skin in order to alleviate the situation. Contact with an irritant, an underlying medical condition, or a pharmaceutical reaction are some of the potential reasons of pruritus. Treatment options differ according on the source of your skin itch.
Itching is referred to in medicine as pruritus. It describes a sensation or feeling that makes you want to scrape your skin. It is possible for pruritus to extend throughout multiple areas of your body or to be isolated to just one painful or irritating spot. It's possible for pruritus to indicate an underlying illness. There are numerous reasons why it could occur, but the most frequent ones are allergies, dry skin, pregnancy, and your body's response to drugs. If you experience chronic pruritus, your itching must stop for at least six weeks.
Damage to the nerves causing itching in the upper arm.
Itching that happens at night and may be brought on by a number of factors, such as an inflammatory response to a medicine, an allergic reaction to your body's natural processes, or contact with a skin irritant.
Skin irritation, infection, or hemorrhoids causing itching around your anus.
Itching that affects adults over 65 due to changes in their skin.
People receiving dialysis who have been diagnosed with renal illness may experience itching as a symptom.
Itching is pruritus' primary symptom. An itch is a painful feeling that makes you want to scratch your skin in order to feel better. It doesn't always help to scratch the itch.
Sometimes, you could experience itchy skin along with additional symptoms like a rash or swollen skin. Other times, you’ll only experience itchy skin without other symptoms. Your provider will diagnose your condition and offer treatment options based on what caused your skin to itch.
