Generalized Itching
Generalized itching or “general pruritus” or “itching all over” has a variety of causes. Acute skin conditions such as allergic dermatitis may indicate a reaction to a substance (e.g. hives, urticaria, contact dermatitis). Almost any type of skin rash
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Causes
Generalized Pruritus: Generalized itch may mean widespread itch in various locations, or may even refer to “itching all over”. Skin rash
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