Introduction. The standard deviation is a measure of the spread of scores within a set of data. Usually, we are interested in the standard deviation of a population. However, as we are often presented with data from a sample only, we can estimate the population standard deviation from a sample standard deviation.ntroduction. The standard deviation is a measure of the spread of scores within a set of data. Usually, we are interested in the standard deviation of a population. However, as we are often presented with data from a sample only, we can estimate the population standard deviation from a sample standard deviation.
Itching usually results from dry skin, a skin disorder, or an allergic reaction. If the person has no rash or skin abnormalities, the cause may be a drug, an allergic reaction that has internal effects, or a systemic disorder.
'Scabies (a tiny mite which lays its eggs in the skin) can cause itch, as can urticaria (also known as hives or nettle rash)'. Treatments to suppress this immune response, such as steroid tablets or cyclosporine, can help suppress the maddening itching.