itches
Crave a scratch
Itches is the plural of itch—an irritating sensation on the skin that provokes scratching, or a restless desire for something: She has itches she can't reach.
As a verb form, itches describes what causes or experiences that sensation: My back itches, The wool sweater itches terribly, He itches to get back in the game.
Heedless or skin irritation
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
inflammation · redness · irritation · burning · tingling · pruritus · dryness · chafing
Keratinous digit cover
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
- rubApply friction manually
- scrapeRub harshly against
- clawCurved animal nail
rake · friction · relief · rawness · abrasion · skin · picking · digging
Allergy-response compound
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- dustFine settled particles
- pet danderShed skin from animals
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
allergist · hay fever · sneezing · watery eyes · allergic reaction · sensitivity · irritant · trigger
Powerful urge to have
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
- hankeringPersistent strong desire
- urgeStrong inner drive
impulse · compulsion · ache · restlessness · need · drive · temptation · eagerness
Of or like mushrooms
- ringwormFungal skin infection
- athlete's footFungal infection of feet
- yeastFermenting fungus
- scabiesMite-caused skin infestation
lice · parasites · contagious · spreading · antifungal · infestation · mites · pinworm
Persistent bothering or complaining
- bothersomeCausing mild annoyance
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- pesteringPersistent unwanted attention
- aggravatingCausing irritation or worsening
vexing · persistent · maddening · distracting · relentless · gnawing · unrelenting · minor
rash
Heedless or skin irritation
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
dermatitis · inflammation · redness · irritation · burning · tingling · pruritus · dryness · chafing · sunburn
fingernail
Keratinous digit cover
claw · rake · friction · relief · rawness · abrasion · skin · picking · digging · soothing
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- dustFine settled particles
- pet danderShed skin from animals
hives · allergist · hay fever · sneezing · watery eyes · allergic reaction · sensitivity · irritant · trigger · flare-up
craving
Powerful urge to have
urge · impulse · compulsion · ache · restlessness · need · drive · temptation · eagerness · hunger
fungal
Of or like mushrooms
- ringwormFungal skin infection
- athlete's footFungal infection of feet
- yeastFermenting fungus
scabies · lice · parasites · contagious · spreading · antifungal · infestation · mites · pinworm
nagging
Persistent bothering or complaining
- bothersomeCausing mild annoyance
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- pesteringPersistent unwanted attention
aggravating · vexing · persistent · maddening · distracting · relentless · gnawing · unrelenting · minor · constant
fidgety
Nervously unable to settle
jittery · squirmy · uneasy · agitated · edgy · anxious · jumpy · restless · nervous · cabin fever
- longing verbscraves, yearns, pines, aches, wishes
- divinationdivination, fortune telling, fortune-telling, fortune teller, tarot
- seven-year itchRestlessness after prolonged marriage
- scratch an itchRub to stop tingling
- jock itchFungal groin infection
- itching for
- itching toImpatiently wanting to
- itching powderSubstance causing skin irritation