Your skin might itch for various reasons ranging from bug bites to chicken pox, a brush with poison oak, an outbreak of hives, cold weather, or a variety of dermatological conditions. Depending on the cause of the itching, the affected area may look red, rough, bumpy, scaly, or completely normal. No matter what causes the skin itching, though, we know it’s uncomfortable, and you want relief as quickly as possible.
In addition to making you more comfortable, treating itching is also essential for the skin's health since scratching can tear up the skin's surface and lead to complications like infections and scarring. At Dermatology Associates, we treat people experiencing itchy skin virtually every day. Our team will work with you to identify the environmental, biological, dietary, or hereditary cause of the itching and provide long-lasting relief you can count on.
Itchy skin can impact small areas of the body, such as a spot on an arm or a leg, or larger areas, like the scalp, back, or entire body. While itchy skin often looks different, itching can occur without causing any noticeable changes to the skin.
Symptoms of itchy skin often include:
These treatments can help soothe itchy, dry skin:
