Pruritis is the medical term for itching and is one of the most common and uncomfortable symptoms experienced by all age groups. In most cases, short term itching may not be serious unlike other symptoms like pain but a persistent itchy skin should always be investigated for more serious causes.

Itch may be triggered by a number of factors, from light touch to certain textiles and fabrics , after eating specific foods or using certain drugs. Certain systemic disorders, not related to the skin, may also cause itching. Occasionally itch may occur for no known reason (idiopathic pruritis).
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