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Itching is a common dermatological disorder, which can occur at any age, associated with many dermatological and non-dermatological causes. Itching on the arms can affect the whole arm or only a part of it: itching on the forearm, elbow, armpit or wrist. Itching on the arms can affect one or both arms.
Summary
The causes of itching on the arms are:
In cases of itching on the wrist, the presence of skin lesions may indicate an allergy to the nickel contained in certain bracelets, atopic eczema or scabies.
In the cases of itching on the elbow, lesions in the crook of the elbow are often associated with eczema, while those on the outside of the elbow are associated with psoriasis.
If you experience itching under your arms and itchy armpits, it may be an allergy to your deodorant. Itching in the armpit can also be the result of irritation from clothing, perspiration, hair removal, etc.
Having an itchy body is never pleasant. Scratching sometimes leads to the development of scratching lesions that are susceptible to superinfections or scarring, which in turn cause itching. Pruritus is a real vicious cycle it is difficult to escape from until the root cause is identified.
Restraining yourself from scratching when you are experiencing itching on the arms is not always easy. Indeed, the arms are a part of the body very easily accessible for scratching, including through clothing.
A medical consultation is useful for proper diagnosis and treatment. Indeed, the treatment of itching on the arms depends on the cause.
At the same time, there is some advice that can help people with itching on the arms: