itchiest
Needing most scratching
Itchiest is the superlative of itchy—the most uncomfortable with that crawling, scratching sensation on the skin.
Beyond physical irritation, itchiest can describe the strongest urge or restlessness: My trigger finger is at its itchiest when deals like this come along.
Medical term for itching
- scratchingRaking with nails
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
dermatitis · hives · scabies · shingles · sunburn · inflammation · chafing · flaking
Blood-feeding flying pest
- fleaBlood-drinking jumping pest
- chiggerBiting mite larva
- bedbugBlood-sucking mattress dweller
- miteMinuscule arachnid parasite
tick · spider · ant · gnat · horsefly · sandfly · welts · bumps
Unable to be still
- antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
- fidgetyNervously unable to settle
- impatientUnwilling to wait
- eagerIntensely wanting something
anxious · twitchy · edgy · nervous · squirmy · agitated · uneasy · jumpy
Allergenic vine causing rash
- poison oakUrushiol-bearing shrub causing dermatitis
- poison sumacUrushiol-bearing wetland shrub
- nettlesPrickly plants causing rash
- stinging nettlePlant causing skin irritation
rash · blisters · contact · brushing · outdoors · hiking · gardening
Allergy-response compound
- allergenImmune response trigger
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- dustFine settled particles
mold · hives · sneezing · antihistamine · allergic reaction · pet · hay fever · sensitivity
Sheared animal fiber
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- tagIdentifier or classifier
label · seam · scratchy · coarse · rough · irritating · chafing · uncomfortable
pruritus
Medical term for itching
- scratchingRaking with nails
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
psoriasis · dermatitis · hives · scabies · shingles · sunburn · inflammation · chafing · flaking · peeling
mosquito
Blood-feeding flying pest
mite · tick · spider · ant · gnat · horsefly · sandfly · welts · bumps · swelling
restless
Unable to be still
eager · anxious · twitchy · edgy · nervous · squirmy · agitated · uneasy · jumpy · jittery
poison ivy
Allergenic vine causing rash
- poison oakUrushiol-bearing shrub causing dermatitis
- poison sumacUrushiol-bearing wetland shrub
- nettlesPrickly plants causing rash
stinging nettle · rash · blisters · contact · brushing · outdoors · hiking · gardening
histamine
Allergy-response compound
dust · mold · hives · sneezing · antihistamine · allergic reaction · pet · hay fever · sensitivity · triggers
wool
Sheared animal fiber
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
tag · label · seam · scratchy · coarse · rough · irritating · chafing · uncomfortable · sweater