10 Reasons of Your Itchy Skin

Itchy skin, which is called pruritus in medicine, can be very annoying and painful. There are many things that can make your skin feel itchy, from minor irritations to more serious health problems. These 10 things often make skin itch:

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1. Dry Skin

Dry skin is a major source of itching. Skin can become tight, flaky, and irritated without moisture. This happens in winter when the air is dry or when hot water baths strip the skin of its natural oils.

2. Allergies

Allergic reactions to pollen, pet dander, foods, and medications can cause itching. When exposed to allergens, the body releases histamines, causing irritation and itching.

3. Skin Irritants

Certain compounds in soaps, detergents, fragrances, and skincare items can irritate and itch skin. Contact dermatitis can be moderate or severe depending on sensitivity.

4. Insect Bites

When they feed on blood, mosquitoes, bedbugs, fleas, and other bugs can leave behind itchy bites. If you get bitten by a bug and its saliva or venom gets into your body, it can make the area red, swell up, and itch.

5. Skin Infections

Infections with bacteria, fungi, or viruses can all make you itch. When they affect the skin, diseases like athlete's foot, ringworm, scabies, and chickenpox are known to cause severe itchiness.

6. Eczema

Eczema, which is also called atopic dermatitis, is a long-term skin disease that causes patches of skin to become red, itchy, and swollen. It tends to run in families and can be brought on by things like stress, allergens, and changes in the weather.

7. Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that makes skin cells grow quickly, leaving behind thick, scaly skin spots. People with psoriasis often feel itchy, especially when the affected areas get red or swollen.

8. Hives

Urticaria, or hives, are raised, red bumps on the skin that can be very itchy. They are usually caused by an allergic response to something like food, medicine, bug bites, or something else. They can show up quickly and go away in a few hours.

9. Liver or Kidney Disease

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10. Stress and Anxiety

Stress, worry, and depression can worsen itching or cause it without a cause. It's unclear how this works, although it may involve the immune and brain systems.

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