Oct 23, 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, …

Oct 23, 2024 · Diagnosis Diagnosing the cause of itchy skin starts with a physical exam and questions about your medical history. If your health care provider thinks your itchy skin is the …

May 2, 2025 · Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of this itchy skin condition that affects children and adults, and about how moisturizers help prevent it.

Dec 19, 2023 · Learn to identify types of dermatitis by how the skin looks. Examples include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.

Overview Anal itching is a common condition. The itch in or around the anus is often intense and can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Anal itching, also called pruritus ani (proo-RIE-tus A …

Neurodermatitis is a skin condition that starts with an itchy patch of skin. Scratching makes it itch more. With more scratching, the skin becomes thick and leathery. You may develop several …

Jul 19, 2024 · Seborrheic (seb-o-REE-ik) dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff. It usually affects oily …

Oct 23, 2024 · 皮肤瘙痒是一种让您忍不住想抓挠的刺激感。这也被称作瘙痒症。皮肤瘙痒常因皮肤干燥引起，在老年人中较为常见，因为皮肤往往随着年龄增长越变越干燥。 根据瘙痒病因 …

Jul 12, 2024 · The rash can be itchy. Pityriasis (pit-ih-RIE-uh-sis) rosea can happen at any age but is most common between the ages of 10 and 35. It tends to go away on its own within 10 …

Jul 26, 2025 · Hand-foot-and-mouth disease often causes a rash of painful, blister-like lesions on the palms of the hands. Rashes appear differently depending on skin color.