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Our Itching Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Itching

Definition of Itching

Itching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on the skin or in the skin, and makes the person want to scratch the affected area.

Medically known as pruritus. Something that is itchy is pruritic.


Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:25:00 PM

Common Misspellings: iching

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