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  1. Mar 27, 2024 · Rashes may be itchy and painful and appear differently on different skin tones. In some cases, a rash may be a sign of a medical emergency. Rashes have a variety of causes, from bug bites...

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  3. Jan 17, 2024 · Itchy skin is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. It's also called pruritus (proo-RIE-tus). Itchy skin is often caused by dry skin and is common in older adults, as skin tends to become drier with age.

  4. When your skin itches, you may have a rash; however, you can have intensely itchy skin and see nothing on your skin. Mosquito bites, chickenpox, and poison ivy aren’t the only reasons for itchy skin. See what else may be causing your itch and what can bring relief. Very dry skin.

    • Contact dermatitis. Itchy rash. Red bumpy or scaly rash. May be confined to one area of the body. Contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction on the skin.
    • Poison ivy or poison oak. Itchy red rash running in a straight line. Sometimes overlying blisters. When your skin touches an oily resin called urushiol—in poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac—you can develop an itchy rash.
    • Eczema (atopic dermatitis) Red bumpy or scaly rash. Associated dry skin. Itch. Eczema is a chronic (lifelong) skin condition. It is hereditary—you’re more likely to have it if someone in your family has it or if you have a history of food allergies.
    • Insect bites. Itchy red bumps. Bumps occurring in groups. Insect bites can cause an itchy rash. Your body is reacting to proteins in the bug’s saliva.
  5. Skin rashes, or red, bumpy, often itchy skin, has many causes including viruses, bacteria, allergens and skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

  6. Oct 18, 2023 · Itchy skin or pruritis can result from conditions like eczema or dermatitis. Less commonly, it can stem from more serious conditions, including kidney failure and liver disease. Itchy skin...

  7. Seborrheic dermatitis. Symptoms. Contact dermatitis Enlarge image. Each type of dermatitis tends to occur on a different part of the body. Symptoms may include: Itchiness that can be painful. Dry, cracked, scaly skin, more typical on white skin. Rash on swollen skin that varies in color depending on skin color.

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