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Itchy skin (pruritus): Causes, treatment, and home remedies

Scratching away at office can make you feel very unhygienic and uncomfortable. Itchy skin or pruritis refers to a sensation on the skin that makes a person want to scratch. Moreover, itching can occur in a particular area or all over the body. Itchy skin is common after exposure to allergens, dry skin, during pregnancy, etc. Needless to mention, an online doctor consultation can help you identify the cause and treat it. Yet, using simple home remedies, you can soothe the itching in no time.    What causes itchy skin? Itchy skin often happens due to dry skin, which is very common in winters. In addition, the following reasons can cause itchy skin:1 Skin disease like eczema, fungal infection, etc. Dry skin Allergies Diabetes Certain medicines Aging HIV/AIDS Liver or gallbladder disease What are the treatments for itchy skin? The treatment for itchy skin depends on its actual cause. Treatment for itchy skin includes: Managing or treating the underlying condition causing itching...