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Infection can cause itchy skin?
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Itchy skin: Itchy skin can be caused by: infections, systemic disease such as liver, thyroid, kidney and others, medications, anemia, internal malignancy, nerve disorders, pregnancy, and stress. See your doctor for blood work and a physical.
Answered 5/8/2014
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Not usually alone: Skin infections typically cause painful red swollen skin. Itching of the skin is usually caused by dermatitis and allergies.
Answered 4/15/2015
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