What Are The Causes of Total Body Itching?
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Allergies
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An allergic reaction to a food, medication or fibers in your clothing may cause you to have total body itching.
Anemia
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If you have a low amount of iron in your blood, you may experience itching all over your body from this type of anemia.
Dermatitis
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Dermatitis is the medical term for inflammation of your skin, and may result in itching all over your body along with swelling and redness.
Dry Skin
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Itching all over your body that is accompanied by flaky skin may be a result of dry skin, which can be caused by dry air and excessive bathing.
Irritants
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Irritations to your skin from soaps, lotions or detergents may cause you to itch all over your body.
Liver Disease
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Total body itching may be a result of disease of your liver, and may be accompanied by other symptoms including jaundice and vomiting.
Parasites
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An infestation of parasites in your household, including scabies, lice or fleas may cause you to have total body itching.
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