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Skin Itching

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Skin Itching

ID 132

Itchy skin, also known as pruritus,  is an uncomfortable, irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch.

Symptom classification

Body areaEntire Body
Body areaSkin

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

76

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

70