Itching

Itchy skin | NHS inform Home Illnesses and conditions Symptoms and self-help Tests and treatments Healthy living Care, support and rights Scotlands Service Directory 0 Home Illnesses and conditions Skin, hair and nails Itchy skin Itchy skin Itching is an unpleasant sensation that compels a person to scratch the affected area. Learn about causes and treatments of itching. About itchy skin Common causes of itchy skin, how to ease it and when to see your GP Causes of itchy skin Common causes of itchy skin, including allergies, skin conditions and other conditions Treatments for itchy skin The types of treatments available to help itchy skin NHS inform About NHS inform Editorial policy Contact us Webchat Give feedback about NHS inform Info for Me tool Terms and conditions Privacy and cookies policy Freedom of information (FOI) Accessibility Other languages and formats  2023 NHS 24  v1.1.1.17852