Question 1

what could cause severe itchiness?

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Itching: The first thing a physician does for itching is to take a careful history including asking about medications that may be causing the itch &amp; examine the skin to find a cause like dry skin, skin conditions, infections, or reactions. If none can be found, a systemic cause could be causing the itching. Several lab studies to look for diabetes, liver disease, kidney or liver disease, and lymphoma etc

Question 2

i am a virgin and it is unbearably itchy down there. what could cause this? i'm a female.

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Gynecologist : See gynecologist , can be infection or irritation from soap or allergic reaction to your underwear materials, pads, etc.

Question 3

what causes clitoris to be itchy?

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Yeast infection: Commonly causes itchiness of clitoris. So can thong panties or reaction to washing detergent.

Question 4

itchy bumpy armpits?? what are the causes?

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Heat rash: Most likely it is a heat rash
Use a hydrocortisone cream .if not better see a doctor.

Question 5

what is the cause of itchiness in diabetes?

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Dry skin: Dm cuases dehayrdration and needs more water. So moisturize.

Question 6

not a sexual disease but what else causes itchiness?

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Male ? Female?: Vaginal? Penile? Yeast infection?

Question 7

what causes itchy nipples?

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Dry skin/winter: Itchy nipples is common this time of year.  The skin becomes dryer and nipples take the brunt of it.  Use a heavy lotion or cream to moisterize.
If there is breakage in the skin, then you need to be evaluated for a rare form of breast cancer called paget's disease.  A skin biopsy is needed to make the diagnosis.

Question 8

what causes an itchy scalp?

Accepted Answer

Seborreic dermatitis: Most likely seborrheic dermatitis.

Question 9

what are the causes of an itchy testicle?

Accepted Answer

Jock itch rash?: Itching of the scrotum (sac that contains the testicles) can be due to jock itch, which is a fungal skin infection. One can try over-the-counter lotrimin (clotrimazole) af cream twice a day for 2-3 weeks for itching of the scrotum. Any open sores, or any lumps, should be evaluated by a doctor. A persistent itch or persistent rash after using antifungal cream should also be examined by a doctor.

Question 10

what causes a itchy vagina?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things...: ...From a yeast infection to an allergy to lubricants or sexual devices or whatever. There are also systemic causes, such as a hormone deficiency. Let your gynecologist examine you and give you a definitive diagnosis.

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