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Types of Itchy Skin

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Gail Sessoms

Itchy skin is a symptom doctors refer to as pruritus -- an itch, or the sensation of an itch, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The sensation can range from a mild annoyance to severe discomfort that disrupts sleep and causes medical problems.