Pronunciation: inâ²di-kÄâ²shÅ­n. Definition: The basis for initiation of a treatment for a disease or of a diagnostic test; may be furnished by a knowledge of the cause (causal indication), by the symptoms present (symptomatic indication), or by the nature of the disease (specific indication).
Anyhow, here is a list of some of the causes of itchy skin with no rash: 1  Dry skin. 2  Dry skin can be caused by cold weather and lack of moisturizing. 3  Scabies infection. 4  Poor blood circulation. 5  Iron deficiency. 6  Pregnancy. 7  Obstetric Cholestasis in pregnant women.
Drugs and chemicals can cause itching when taken internally or when applied to the skin. Usually the itching is caused by an allergic reaction. A few drugs, such as morphine and some radiopaque contrast agents used when taking certain x-rays, can also cause itching without causing an allergic reaction.