This condition, marked by high glucose levels, can cause itching particularly in the lower legs.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This class of medications, used to treat high cholesterol, can sometimes cause itching as a side effect
What are statins?
This chronic autoimmune condition leads to the rapid buildup of skin cells, resulting in thick, silvery scales and itchy, dry patches.
What is Psoriasis?
This type of allergic reaction occurs when the skin comes into direct contact with an allergen
What is contact dermatitis?
What is renal failure / CKD?
These controlled pain-relieving drugs (class) can cause itching due to histamine release
What are opiates?
This condition, AKA neurodermatitis, involves thickened, scaly patches of skin that result from repeated scratching
What is lichen simplex?
This viral infection causes a painful, itchy rash that typically appears on one side of the body
What is shingles / herpes zoster?
This deficiency can lead to itching and restless legs
This type of hypertension medication (class) can cause itching in some patients
This common chronic condition, especially prevalent in children, causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin
What is atopic dermatitis / eczema?
This contagious skin infection caused by a mite burrowing under the skin leads to intense itching, especially at night
What is scabies?
Severe itching is a common symptom in this condition, which affects the lymphatic system.
What is lymphoma?
This medication, used to prevent and treat malaria, can case itching as a side effect
What is chloroquine?
This chronic inflammatory condition often appears as purple, flat-topped bumps on the wrists and lower legs
What is lichen planus?
These raised, red, itchy welts on the skin can appear suddenly due to allergic reactions, stress or other triggers.
What is urticaria / hives?
This condition can cause itching in 40% of patients, especially after a hot bath or shower without visible changes to the skin
What is polycythaemia vera?
Used to treat various types of cancer, these can lead to paraneoplastic syndromes that cause itching
This type of eczema, aka statis dermatitis, is caused by poor circulation in the lower legs and often affects the elderly
What is venous eczema?
This intensely itchy skin condition is linked to gluten sensitivity and presents as blisters on the elbows, knees and buttocks