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Skin conditions. Skin conditions that can cause itching include: 1  dry skin. 2  eczema â where the skin is dry, red, flaky and itchy. 3  contact dermatitis â inflammation of the skin that occurs when you come into contact with an irritant or allergen (see below).
When itching is localized to a particular area of skin, it usually is not caused by a systemic disease. Localized Pruritus. Areas of itching that are only on one part of the body are more likely caused by a problem of the skin. The area of the body that itches may give a clue as to the cause of the itch. Scalp. Common causes of itching of the scalp include psoriasis, head lice, seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) and contact dermatitis.