The causes of skin itching, or pruritis, are usually harmless. They are often temporary issues such as dry skin or a bug bite. Less commonly, nerves, kidneys, thyroid, or liver issues can cause ...

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But there’s one side effect that’s well established but little known and still puzzling to doctors: the “keto rash” or prurigo pigmentosa. This rash fits the man’s case perfectly—red, raised, itchy ...

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Itching and rashes often occur together, but itchy skin alone can happen with dry skin, bug bites, some health conditions, or a reaction to certain medications. The causes of skin itching, or pruritis ...