Question 1

what std causes dry itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Syphilis and hiv: Advanced HIV is associated with dry and itchy skin. Syphilis leads to a rash which can appear to be dry.  However, dry and itchy skin is usually not from an std.  If it is occurring is a small area, then a skin fungal infection could be the cause.  If it affecting the whole body there could be a number of causes including dry air and the type of soap you are using.

Question 2

i'm 17 years old and i been having very dry skin in my private part and i also been having itchy skin what it is or how to cure it?

Accepted Answer

Infection: due to fungus or scabies may be the cause
you should have it checked by your doctor

Question 3

28/f, itchy skin all over body, no rash. scared it could be lymphoma. read its a common symptom. no dry skin, not allergic reaction. no other problems?

Accepted Answer

Get checked by Docto: Itching is common among normal healthy people. Most often it is due to dry skin which is very common in colder winter months(home heat make sit much worse). It is not a common symptom or lymphoma. So you can get that out of your mind. Use some oily lotions daily and it should settle down. If it gets worse/persists despite well oiled skin, then get a medical check up from your doctor.

Question 4

what could be some other causes for itchy skin other than dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Allergy,infection: Causes include scabies, a mite infection, a reaction to a medication, a reaction to laundry detergent, fabric softener, new clothing. In addition it could be sign of eczema where rash is not yet apparent. If significant and not improved with otc cream see dermatologist or primary care physician.

Question 5

i have itchy skin every where  no dry skin and when it itches it starts to burn and get red but no bumps or rash what is this ?

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Well: It gets red and itches then goes away, no rash or bumps.  It could be a rash or what is called idiopathic urticaria, release of inflammation due to stress.  Oddlly enough sometimes an h-2 bkocker like tagamet for the the stomach can help.  It may be allergic reaction or something else and i would not avoid seeing a doctor.  I would trey Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night and tagamet is pretty cheap.  Look up idiop.

Question 6

i have acid reflux and i have been having intermittent itchy skin. can these two be related? i tried various skin lotions but it didn't help. my liver blood test have come normal. is the itchy skin an internal issue or because of dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Stress related: You may stress  that cause your reflux and cause your skin to be itch  intermittently. You may want to look into  this mental aspect.

Question 7

started 1 month ago itchy skin only when sleeping i have allergies and dry skin not taking medication and no rashes or bumps i train and work at a gym?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizer: You may just have dry skin which can be helped by applying moisturizer on your skin within 3 mins after bathing and again about 12 hrs later +/- bathing. Avoid antibacterial and scented soap.  If this still does not help, see a dermatologist.

Question 8

dandruff and dry skin i have patches of dry itchy skin on my scalp and hair-line. i also have a few patches of red itchy skin near my eyes and eyebrows. any idea what would be the cause of this and any solutions would be great too.

Accepted Answer

Thanks : Thanks for your question.

The areas you describe would fit a diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis, which usually involves redness and flaking of the skin at the scalp, near eyebrows, around the nose, or in other parts of the body.  This could also be eczema or possibly psoriasis, which are diseases of the skin caused by inflammation.  I would recommend a visit to your doctor - it would likely only take a quick look to tell the difference and to prescribe the appropriate treatment.  While these are some likely reasons, for skin problems, the only way to know for sure is to see the rash.

I hope this helps.  Thanks!

Question 9

i have a dry and itchy skin. i have reduced my meat intake and i eat a lot of veggies and fruits instead. my skin has become more dry since, what to do? i supplement with protein shake and omega 3. note: i have always had dry skin, it's worse now.

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: A person with itchy skin all over, but no visible rash, can visit her primary care doctor to see what the problem could be. If the skin is very dry, itching could result even without an obvious rash. Otherwise, the doctor might look for internal problems that can cause itching, such as drug side effects, liver disease, kidney disease, intestinal parasites, etc...

Question 10

which stds causes itchy skin hive like rash all over body?

Accepted Answer

Probably no STD: Syphilis can cause a body-wide rash, but not hive-like and usually not itchy. If you think you're at risk for STDs, get tested. But an STD is not a likely cause of this rash. Most rashes like this are due to drug allergy -- which could include an STD drug if you're on treatment. In that case, contact the doctor treating you. Good luck!

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I'm 17 years old and i been having very dry skin in my private part and i also been having itchy skin what it is or how to cure it?

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28/f, itchy skin all over body, no rash. scared it could be lymphoma. read its a common symptom. no dry skin, not allergic reaction. no other problems?

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What could be some other causes for itchy skin other than dry skin?

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I have itchy skin every where no dry skin and when it itches it starts to burn and get red but no bumps or rash what is this ?

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I have acid reflux and i have been having intermittent itchy skin. can these two be related? i tried various skin lotions but it didn't help. my liver blood test have come normal. is the itchy skin an internal issue or because of dry skin?

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Started 1 month ago itchy skin only when sleeping i have allergies and dry skin not taking medication and no rashes or bumps i train and work at a gym?

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Dandruff and dry skin i have patches of dry itchy skin on my scalp and hair-line. i also have a few patches of red itchy skin near my eyes and eyebrows. any idea what would be the cause of this and any solutions would be great too.

A member asked:

I have a dry and itchy skin. i have reduced my meat intake and i eat a lot of veggies and fruits instead. my skin has become more dry since, what to do? i supplement with protein shake and omega 3. note: i have always had dry skin, it's worse now.

A member asked:

Which stds causes itchy skin hive like rash all over body?

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