Oct 23, 2024 · Itchy skin is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. It's also called pruritus (proo-RIE-tus). Itchy skin is often caused by dry skin and is common in older adults, as skin tends to …

Oct 23, 2024 · Diagnosis Diagnosing the cause of itchy skin starts with a physical exam and questions about your medical history. If your health care provider thinks your itchy skin is the result of a medical …

Oct 23, 2024 · 皮肤瘙痒是一种让您忍不住想抓挠的刺激感。这也被称作瘙痒症。皮肤瘙痒常因皮肤干燥引起，在老年人中较为常见，因为皮肤往往随着年龄增长越变越干燥。 根据瘙痒病因的不同，皮肤 …

May 2, 2025 · Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of this itchy skin condition that affects children and adults, and about how moisturizers help prevent it.

Dec 19, 2023 · Learn to identify types of dermatitis by how the skin looks. Examples include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.

Jul 19, 2024 · Seborrheic (seb-o-REE-ik) dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff. It usually affects oily areas of …

Sep 20, 2025 · Blepharitis causes the eyelids to become swollen, itchy and irritated. The eyelid may look greasy or become crusted with scales that cling to the lashes. People with blepharitis sometimes …

Dec 17, 2025 · Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no …

Mar 21, 2025 · Jock itch is a fungal skin infection that causes an itchy rash in warm, moist areas of the body. The rash often affects the groin and inner thighs and may be shaped like a ring. The condition …

May 15, 2024 · Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It's common in young children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and …