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Does skin inflammation always itch?

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Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not always: Inflammation can be triggered by many things, and generates some chemical reactions that result in redness, warmth and a change in sensation.Often this change is itching but it can be pain instead. Some causes of inflammation can result in an allergic reaction, which usually itches, but again can instead cause pain. Local cooling can be helpful, & anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen may be used.

Answered 10/18/2016

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