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1. Skin Irritation or Dryness
Dry skin: Often caused by cold weather, aging, or dehydration.
Irritants: Harsh soaps, detergents, or certain fabrics.
2. Allergic Reactions
Contact dermatitis: Triggered by allergens like poison ivy, nickel, or cosmetics.
Food allergies: Certain foods can cause systemic itching.
Medication allergies: Some drugs may induce itching as a side effect.
3. Infections and Infestations
Fungal infections: Like athlete’s foot or ringworm.
Parasitic infestations: Such as lice, bedbugs, or scabies.
Viral infections: Chickenpox or shingles.
4. Skin Conditions
Eczema: Characterized by inflamed, itchy, and red patches.
Psoriasis: Causes scaly, itchy plaques.
Hives (urticaria): Swollen, red welts caused by an allergic reaction or stress.
5. Systemic Causes
Liver or kidney disease: Accumulation of toxins in the blood can lead to itching.
Thyroid issues: Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
Iron deficiency anemia: Can cause generalized itching.
Cancer: Some cancers, like lymphoma, may lead to systemic pruritus.
6. Neurological Causes
Nerve damage: Conditions like shingles, multiple sclerosis, or pinched nerves.
Neuropathic itching: Caused by issues with the central or peripheral nervous system.
7. Psychological Factors
Stress or anxiety: These can intensify itching.
Psychogenic itch: Occurs without any physical cause.
8. Environmental Triggers
Heat or sweating: Can irritate sensitive skin.
Sunburn: Causes damage and peeling of the skin.
9. Hormonal Changes
Pregnancy: Some women experience itching due to hormonal shifts or conditions like cholestasis.
Menopause: Hormonal changes can make the skin drier and itchier.
Dry skin: Often caused by cold weather, aging, or dehydration.
Irritants: Harsh soaps, detergents, or certain fabrics.
2. Allergic Reactions
Contact dermatitis: Triggered by allergens like poison ivy, nickel, or cosmetics.
Food allergies: Certain foods can cause systemic itching.
Medication allergies: Some drugs may induce itching as a side effect.
3. Infections and Infestations
Fungal infections: Like athlete’s foot or ringworm.
Parasitic infestations: Such as lice, bedbugs, or scabies.
Viral infections: Chickenpox or shingles.
4. Skin Conditions
Eczema: Characterized by inflamed, itchy, and red patches.
Psoriasis: Causes scaly, itchy plaques.
Hives (urticaria): Swollen, red welts caused by an allergic reaction or stress.
5. Systemic Causes
Liver or kidney disease: Accumulation of toxins in the blood can lead to itching.
Thyroid issues: Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
Iron deficiency anemia: Can cause generalized itching.
Cancer: Some cancers, like lymphoma, may lead to systemic pruritus.
6. Neurological Causes
Nerve damage: Conditions like shingles, multiple sclerosis, or pinched nerves.
Neuropathic itching: Caused by issues with the central or peripheral nervous system.
7. Psychological Factors
Stress or anxiety: These can intensify itching.
Psychogenic itch: Occurs without any physical cause.
8. Environmental Triggers
Heat or sweating: Can irritate sensitive skin.
Sunburn: Causes damage and peeling of the skin.
9. Hormonal Changes
Pregnancy: Some women experience itching due to hormonal shifts or conditions like cholestasis.
Menopause: Hormonal changes can make the skin drier and itchier.
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
Wallflow3r · 26-30, F
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
Prettybratbi1tch · 26-30, F
PaleandPolluted · 36-40, F
4meAndyou · F
Dry skin, the mere MENTION that someone who is in the same room with me might have lice, or that an animal in the same building might have fleas, hives, allergies, and laundry detergents containing fragrances.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
Plenty of things but if your skin also turns yellow you're in trouble. Because that would mean it's your pancreas.
popmol · 26-30, M
Hypersensitivity so my own body hair moving tickles me
doong · 56-60, M
Rarely take a bath ?
