About.com Health: Why Am I Itching?

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Health From Dawn Stacey, your About.com Health Editor So, I must admit that as I am typing this newsletter and thinking about all the things that can cause us to itch, I can't help but start to feel that nagging sensation -- urging me to scratch. I apologize ahead of time if you start squirming in your seat as you read on. Evaluate Your Itch Many things can cause us to itch. One of the first questions you should ask yourself is, where am I itching? Once you have determined the location of your itch, you may be able to figure out what may be causing it. Causes of Itchy Feet Rashes Why Are My Eyes Itchy? Itchy Legs What Causes an Itchy Face? Itchy Mouth and Tongue See More About:  allergies  antihistamines  allergy medications Conditions that Cause Itching There can be many conditions that cause the need to scratch. When itching is isolated to a certain area of the body or if you have a rash, it tends to be easier to determine the cause of the itching as well as a treatment. What is the Hodgkin Itch? When You Have an Itch "Down There" Eczema Is an Itchy Mole a Sign of Skin Cancer? Nasal Allergies See More About:  skin allergies  hives  eczema Other Itchy Causes Skin itching can make you miserable. In some cases itching may be unavoidable, but there are instances where you may be able to prevent itching altogether. Itching During Exercise Is It Poison Oak or Not? Herpes Uh-Oh, Poison Ivy The 'Gluten Rash' See More About:  itching  hives  eczema How to Manage Itchy Skin When we scratch, we can increase the chance that our skin becomes infected. And, it's okay to admit, most of us are not very good at controlling that urge to itch -- so, what's an itchy person to do? Treatments for Itching Dry and Itchy Skin Care Products OTC Medications For Itchy Spots Natural Allergy Remedies Topical Steroids See More About:  side effects of treatment  Health Ads Itching Skin Rash Health Questions Skin Health Health Food to Eat Health In Featured Articles Can I Use Steroid or Other Anti-Itch Creams on My Face? Managing Celiac Disease Rash With The Gluten-Free Diet Does Your Baby Have A Food Allergy? Pregnant Belly Itching Natural Ringworm Treatments Bug Bites   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement