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head lice, allergic reactions, skin layers, pruritus, itching, peculiar tingling, uneasy irritation, the skin that causes, a desire to scratch the affected area, itching over the whole body, generalized, particular location, localized, many causes, itching, ranging, simple, complex, insect bites, stings, localized itching, skin irritation, either localized, generalized itching, chemical irritation, from poison ivy, stinging nettle, environmental causes, sunburn, hives, parasites, body lice, head lice, pubic lice, generalized itching, infectious diseases, chicken pox, allergic reactions, kidney disease, liver disease, jaundice, reactions to medications, insect bites, dry skin, contact dermatitis, poison ivy, poison oak, contact irritants, soaps, chemicals, wool, atopic dermatitis, rashes, not itch, childhood infections, chicken pox, measles, aging skin, allergy, food, drugs, antibiotics, superficial skin infections folliculitis, impetigo, pregnancy, hepatitis, iron deficiency anemia, parasites pinworm, pityriasis rosea, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, urticaria, drugs antibiotics, penicillin, sulfonamides, gold, griseofulvin, isoniazid, opiates, phenothiazines, vitamin a , persistent, severe itching, precise diagnosis, specific treatment instructions, meantime, steps, take to help deal, the itch, avoid scratching, rubbing the itchy areas, keep fingernails short to avoid skin damage from any inadvertent scratching, family members, friends able to help by calling attention to scratching, wear cool, light, loose bedclothes, avoid wearing rough clothing, particularly wool, itchy area, take lukewarm baths using little soap, rinsing thoroughly, try a skin-soothing oatmeal, cornstarch bath, apply a soothing lotion after bathing to soften, cool the skin, apply cold compresses to an itchy area, avoid prolonged exposure to, excessive heat, humidity, engage in activities that distract, itching, make tired enough to sleep at night, try over-the-counter oral antihistamines diphenhydramine, benadryl, aware of possible side effects drowsiness, try over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream on localized itchy areas, itching is associated, unexplained symptoms, severe, prolonged, cannot be explained, most itching, does not, require medical evaluation, try to rule out the obvious causes, itching, easy, parent to discern the cause of a child's itching, a simple visual examination, help identify any bites, stings, rashes, dry skin, irritation, the cause of itching is fairly obvious, mosquito bite, recurrent itching, obvious cause, total body itching, recurrent hives, all indications that the itching, evaluated, such itching a symptom of an underlying disease, possibly serious condition, health care provider, obtain medical history, perform a physical examination, medical history, itching, how long have had this itch, itch all the time, get worse, has it spread, what, think caused this itch, have ever had this kind of itch, what caused it then, recall any irritant that, came in contact, have any allergies, sensitivities, what medications, have started using any new products, what was it, have used any new soaps, fabric softeners, perfumes, deodorants, fabrics wool, chemicals, have been around animals, have eaten shellfish, nuts, insect bites, use lotions on skin, have been, in the sun, what part of body itches, all over body, generalized itch, the itch limited to a specific area, what area, what does the skin that itches look, a rash, blisters, scales, no localized infection, skin lesion, diagnostic studies blood tests, skin biopsies, x-rays, focus on finding a systemic, whole body, prescribed medications, topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, tranquilizers.