itchiness
Urge to scratch
Itchiness is the quality or sensation of itching—an irritating feeling on the skin that provokes the urge to scratch.
The word extends to restless eagerness: There's an itchiness among voters for change.
Fabrics, conditions, or situations can have itchiness as a characteristic: The wool's itchiness made it unwearable.
Inflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- shinglesOverlapping roof cladding
ringworm · scabies · urticaria · rosacea · dry skin · contact dermatitis · pruritus · seborrhea
Drug blocking allergic response
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- dustFine settled particles
- moldForm-giving container
- pet danderShed skin from animals
hay fever · hives · allergen · allergist · histamine · immunotherapy · hypersensitivity · allergic reaction
Superficial wound or mark
excoriate · abrasion · friction · pick · dig · rake · gouge · irritate
Tiny sharp point
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- crawlingMoving on hands, knees
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- burningCombustion in progress
tickling · tingling · paresthesia · throb · twinge · numbness · irritation · discomfort
Restless small movements
- squirmTwist from discomfort
- antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
- restlessnessState of unease
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
edginess · jitteriness · impatience · antsiness · fretfulness · disquiet · unease · twitchy
eczema
Inflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
shingles · ringworm · scabies · urticaria · rosacea · dry skin · contact dermatitis · pruritus · seborrhea · chafing
antihistamine
Drug blocking allergic response
pet dander · hay fever · hives · allergen · allergist · histamine · immunotherapy · hypersensitivity · allergic reaction · dust mites
scratch
Superficial wound or mark
chafe · excoriate · abrasion · friction · pick · dig · rake · gouge · irritate · aggravate
prickle
Tiny sharp point
burning · tickling · tingling · paresthesia · throb · twinge · numbness · irritation · discomfort · pins and needles
fidget
Restless small movements
- squirmTwist from discomfort
- antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
- restlessnessState of unease
agitation · edginess · jitteriness · impatience · antsiness · fretfulness · disquiet · unease · twitchy · wriggle