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Why Do I Constantly Itch

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Symptoms

Swelling in lower legs , ankles, or feet
Nervousness
Sleepiness
Depression
Discontinuation of the menstrual cycles
Weakness
Worsening of disease state such as ulcers, diabetes
Deafness
Itching skin
Burning skin
Dry skin
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Convulsions
Muscle weakness
Psychosis

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Expert & Community Posts

Atopic Dermatitis Is Treated With a Chilling Approach

By healthgal , Health Expert

...chronic, often long-lasting skin condition marked with itching, skin rashes, inflammation. ... Read more »

Battling Dry Skin in the Winter

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

... The chief presenting complaint in my office is itching (pruritis). Dry skin is often... Read more »

Psoriasis Dangers

By healthgal , Health Expert

...is a risk factor for heart disease. Obviously itching and pain go hand-and-hand with... Read more »

Genital Herpes and Yeast Infections

By Penelope James , Health Expert

...taken Acyclovir for a few days with no alleviation of itching. Anyone who’s had a yeast... Read more »

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Health Guide

Nummular eczema symptoms

...Alternative Names Eczema - nummular; Nummular dermatitis Symptoms Itching Skin lesions that may be macules , papules , ... Read more »

Ichthyosis vulgaris

...skin , severe Scaly appearance, adherent scales May thicken Itching of the skin, mild Signs and tests The diagnosis is made mostly on the basis... Read more »

Lichen simplex chronicus

Itching of the skin May be chronic May be intense Increases with nervous tension, stress Skin lesion , patch,... Read more »

Dry skin and cold weather itch

Alternative Names Cold weather and itchy skin Information Here are some recommendations for dealing with dry skin: Take fewer and... Read more »

Erythema multiforme

...hands, or feet May involve the face or lips Trunk is usually not involved Usually symmetrical Itching of the skin may be present Fever General ill... Read more »

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Medications

Benzaclin Top Precautions and Side Effects

...per-OX-ide) Side Effects Dry skin, redness, burning, itching, or skin peeling may occur. If... Read more »

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Study: Itching and pain aren't the same

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New research at Washington University has found evidence that challenges the long-held belief that itching is just a milder form of pain. This... Read summary »

Help for Restless Legs

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