Itching  is a peculiar tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin which causes a desire to scratch the affected part. 

 

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003217.htm It is sometimes easy for a parent to find the cause of a child's itching. Looking closely at the skin will help you identify any bites, stings, rashes, dry skin, or irritation. Often the cause of itching is fairly obvious, such as a mosquito bite.Your health care provider will take your medical history and do a physical examination. You may be asked the following questions:.........

http://www.medicinenet.com/itch/article.htm Itch is an irritation in the skin that elicits an urge to scratch. Itches are a common problem and can be localized (limited to one area of the body) or generalized (occurring all over the body or in several different areas). The medical term for itching is pruritus.(for example, eczema, scabies, etc.).

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168728.php Anal itching, also known as itchy bottom, pruritus ani or anusitis, is irritation and sometimes inflammation of the anus - located at the exit of the rectum. Itching severity varies and is usually exacerbated by such factors as type of clothing worn, whether the patient is seated or upright, moisture levels, pressure and general rubbing of the anal area. Anal itching can become so severe that some people find it intolerable, describing the sensation as one of incredible burning and soreness.

http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/itching_skin.htm tching is a symptom of a wide variety of mild to serious diseases, disorders and conditions. Itching, also called pruritus, can result from infection, inflammation, allergy, insect bites and other abnormal conditions. Itching can also occur during the normal healing process.



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  1. Itching Definition. Itching is an intense, distracting irritation or tickling sensation that may be felt all over the skin's surface, or confined to just one area.
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  2. Definition of itch from The American Heritage Medical Dictionary.
    medical.yourdictionary.com/itch 
  3. Itching is a tingling or irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the affected area. Considerations Itching may occur all over the whole body ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003217.htm 
  4. itch (ich) a skin disorder attended with itching. bakers' itch any of several inflammatory dermatoses of the hands, especially chronic monilial paronychia, seen with ...
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  5. Article about Itching. Includes illustrations and topical information provided by ADAM and Drugs.com.
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  6. Itching skin (medical symptom): Itching feeling of the skin. Causes of Itching skin (Itching) The list of medical condition causes of Itching skin (Itching) includes:
    www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptom/itching.htm 
  7. List of 1068 disease causes of Itching skin, patient stories, diagnostic guides, medical books excerpts online about Itching skin, 1747 drug side effect causes, 159 drug ...
    www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/itching_skin.htm 
  8. Anal itching is a common but annoying problem. Causes of anal itching include diet, fecal soilage, medical conditions, antibiotics, dry skin, and profuse sweating.
    www.emedicinehealth.com/anal_itching/article_em.htm 
  9. Anal Itching medical glossary includes a list of Anal Itching related medical definitions from the MedTerms.com medical dictionary
    www.emedicinehealth.com/anal_itching/glossary_em.htm 
  10. Itching (medical term pruritus) can be one of the most distressing physical sensations we experience.
    www.mydr.com.au/skin-hair/itch 

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