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Itching

Itching or pruritus is the irritating sensation that you have, which relieves on scratching. Some common conditions that cause itching are dry skin, food allergy, end-stage kidney disease, candidiasis, cirrhosis, contact dermatitis, hives, skin rashes, impetigo, body or head lice.

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I feel like an insect is moving on my skin. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, Other than a psychiatric condition such as delusional parasitosis, are there any known real pathogens that can produce the sensation of loads of tiny insects residing and moving upon the skin that can spread or move throughout the body and cause intense itch? If so please provide names...  Read Full »


Dr. Arun Kaushik. R

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Certain parasitic infections can also cause itching. You can get an eosinophil count check to get the proper diagnosis.  Read Full »

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