itchy skin
Dermis needs scratching
Itchy skin is skin that produces an urge to scratch.
The phrase appears in medical contexts and product marketing: This lotion relieves dry, itchy skin.
Unlike an itch, which can be figurative, itchy skin stays literal—describing a physical sensation rather than restless desire.
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
antihistamines · pruritus · redness · hives · dryness · dry patches · unbearable · scabies · bed bugs · scratching · inflammation · prickly · urticaria · crawling · insect stings · chickenpox · psoriasis · bumps
- itchinessscratch, scratching, pruritus, rash, hives
- allergy symptomshives, sneezing, itching, rash, swelling
- hard water problemslimescale, scale buildup, mineral deposits, white residue, water spots
- drynessarid, aridity, dry, dehydrated, bone dry
- diabetes effectshyperglycemia, diabetic coma, ketoacidosis, nephropathy, neuropathy
- menopausehot flashes, night sweats, hot flushes, perimenopause, estrogen
sensation type
itchy skinnumbness
Loss of sensation
relief · anesthesia · smooth skin · clear skin · soft skin