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   What psychiatric conditions make you itch?

   • Some psychiatric conditions that may make you itch include obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and depression. Finding the cause of the itching is the first step in treating pruritus. If you aren't able to get relief, if you're itching all over your body, or if you have other unusual symptoms, see your doctor.

   Pruritus (Chronic Itchy Skin): Causes and Treatments - WebMD

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   What causes an itch?

   • An itch (also known as pruritus) is a commonplace event that occurs when receptors in the skin (called nociceptors) are stimulated.

   Itching in Fibromyalgia and CFS - Verywell Health

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   Why is my skin scaly and Itchy?

   • Chronic itchy, scaly skin. A skin condition called neurodermatitis (lichen simplex chronicus) starts with a patch of itchy skin. You scratch the area, which provides only temporary relief. Scratching actually makes the skin itchier because it activates the nerve fibers in your skin. Over time, you may scratch out of habit.

   Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › atopicAtopic dermatitis (eczema) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 15, 2024 · Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It's common in young children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare sometimes. It can be irritating but it's not contagious. People with atopic dermatitis are at risk of developing food allergies, hay fever and ...

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4. www.verywellhealth.com › rash-kidney-disease-itchyKidney Disease: How Does It Affect the Skin? - Verywell Health

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   May 10, 2024 · Kidney disease can cause some seriously itchy skin called uremic pruritus. "Uremic" refers to a high level of waste products in the blood from poor kidney function. "Pruritus" is another term for itching. This condition is now called chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) due to the fact that not all itching is related to uremia.

5. www.healthcentral.com › condition › eczemaNew Research Offers Clues on Why Eczema Causes Your Skin to Itch

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   May 20, 2024 · This response (officially called alloknesis) is common in patients with chronic conditions of the skin characterized by persistent itch, such as eczema, chronic hives, and psoriasis. However, it...

6. www.verywellhealth.com › recurring-itch-same-spotRecurring Itch in the Same Spot: Causes and Treatment

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   May 9, 2024 · "Pruritis" is the medical term for chronically itchy skin, and this name encompasses itches of many varieties. Causes of pruritis include: Dry skin. Eczema. Liver disease. Cirrhosis. Blood and hematological disorders. Infections. Drug reactions. Cancers. Irritants like chemicals or detergents. Parasites.

7. www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk › people-with-chronicPeople with chronic itch twice as likely to have fatigue

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   May 13, 2024 · Chronic itch, known medically as pruritus, is defined as an itch that lasts longer than 6 weeks. It affects 1 in 6 adults, though the rate is much higher in the elderly. It can be a symptom of inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and hives, internal diseases such as liver disease, end-stage kidney disease, and blood ...

8. www.verywellhealth.com › extreme-itch-in-fibromyalExtreme Itching in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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   May 2, 2024 · Extreme Itching in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. By Adrienne Dellwo. Updated on May 02, 2024. Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD. Print. View All. What Itching Feels Like. Causes. When to See a Provider. Treatment. The itchiness associated with fibromyalgia is known as a neuropathic itch.