Itch

Introduction: Itch

Description of Itch

Itch: (1) An irritating sensation in the skin that arouses the desire to scratch. SYN: pruritus (2). (2) Common name for scabies. [A.S. gikkan]
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Itch: a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch".
Source: WordNet 2.1

Itch: An intense itching sensation.
Source: Diseases Database

Itch as a Symptom

Itch (symptom): Another name for Itching skin.
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Itch (symptom): Itching feeling of the skin.

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Terms associated with Itch:

Terms Similar to Itch:

• Itching
• Itchy
• Pruritic disorders
• Pruritis
• Pruritus

Source: Diseases Database

• scabies

Source - WordNet 2.1

Broader terms for Itch

• infection

Source - WordNet 2.1

Hierarchical classifications of Itch

The following list attempts to classify Itch into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• infection
• health problem,ill health,unhealthiness
• pathological state
• condition,status
• state

Source: WordNet 2.1

External links related to: Itch

• Pruritus (itch). DermNet NZ
• Antihistamines versus aspirin for itching in late pregnancy (Cochrane Review)

Source: Diseases Database

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