Itching Skin: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with itching skin?

Itching skin may occur with other symptoms, depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Body systems that are seemingly unrelated to the skin can also be affected. For example, you may have flu-like symptoms if the itching is due to infection or inflammation.

Skin symptoms that may occur along with itching skin

Itching skin may occur with other skin-related symptoms including:

• Blistering

• Burning

• Cracked skin

• Irritation

• Pain

• Rash

• Scaling

• Swelling

Other symptoms that may occur along with itching skin

Itching skin may occur with symptoms related to body systems other than the skin including:

• Decreased appetite

• Fatigue

• Flu-like symptoms (fatigue, fever, sore throat, headache, cough, aches, and pains)

• Headache

• Irritability in infants and children

• Joint pain

• Red eyes

• Sneezing and runny nose

• Stress

• Unexplained weight loss

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, itching skin may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Symptoms that may indicate a serious or life-threatening condition include:

• Difficulty breathing with swollen tongue or face

• Fainting or change in level of consciousness

• High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)

• Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes)

• Nausea and vomiting

• Rapid pulse

• Swelling of the tongue, lips, mouth or face

• Wheezing