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.
Dry Skin: Generalized itching without primary skin rash most commonly caused by dry skin. Most severe during the winter months and in older people, characterized by itching in areas of dry, scaly skin. Lab work can check if there is an underlying cause: CBC/diff, liver/renal function tests, and thyroid workup.