adjective
definition
Having or creating an itch, causing a person or animal to tend to want to scratch.
Examples of itchy in a Sentence
An ordinary mole is not usually itchy or painful.
Many skin conditions cause an itchy rash.
The foot licking is usually tied to an itchy infection of this nature.
At the bite scene, the body develops a raised itchy bump containing the substances and fluids that irritate the skin as our bodies try to fight off the foreign enzymes.
If the rash is itchy, use an over-the-counter antihistamine such as Benadryl.
Calamine lotion is recommended for itchy skin.
These include a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and general lethargy.
She is itchy all over and gets many scabs and has hair loss.
This condition is surprisingly common, and manifests as an itchy, flaky scalp.
Juniper shrubs, for example, often cause a burning, itchy skin rash.
Common side effects of acne creams are red, itchy, or scaly skin.
Students may be thinking they'll need to wear white dress shirts and itchy wool blazers all day, while teachers may be thinking more along the lines of polo shirts with the school logo and a pair of khaki pants.
In these cases the dogs suddenly become extremely itchy over a small area.
They cause tiny puncture wounds in the skin which are very itchy.
The pads of their feet are often itchy, puffy and inflamed.
Well it's 3 weeks down the line and Itchy and Scratchy are looking 100 times better and have grown into cheeky little mischief-makers.
With dry, itchy skin, moisturize the skin several times a day with a water-based cream.
But then, you ca n't pander to the masses, can you, because that way lies itchy green jumpers.
Cheyletiella mites (frequently harbored by dogs and cats) Intensely itchy papules appear where the mites have fed on skin.
In classical, plaque psoriasis, the lesions are well defined, raised, reddish, slightly itchy plaques covered with loose silvery scales.
He was a founder member of the award winning saxophone quartet, Itchy Fingers.
The symptoms include a red, itchy rash where the allergen has been in contact with the skin.
It now feels itchy, burning and I think I also have shaving rash.
Sneezing, a blocked or runny nose and itchy eyes are common symptoms of hay fever, also called seasonal allergic rhinitis.
It's also great for flaky, itchy scalp.
It contains chickweed, a herb that has been used for centuries to heal cuts and wounds and soothe itchy, irritated skin.
I am not only itchy; it is very sore and sometimes swollen.
Antihistamines Antihistamines provide quick relief for symptoms such as the sneezes, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and itchy throats.
Often this fluid causes a welt on the skin that becomes irritated, inflamed and itchy.
Symptoms vary with each person, but most develop an itchy, red welt.
The mites can be transmitted to humans and cause an itchy rash, so they are a potential zoonosis.
Nothing kills the Halloween spirit like an itchy rash all over your face and neck, or a trip to the hospital.
However, often people experience a stinging or burning sensation in addition to feeling itchy.
No one wants to purchase a new comforter only to find themselves curling up with an itchy blanket or shivering in the middle of the night because the comforter is too thin.
The itchy wool of yesteryear is almost unheard of today.
Remember that a beautiful lace dress isn't quite as beautiful if your daughter refuses to wear it because the lace is "itchy".
This fabric is ideal for the summer months because it is light and it allows the skin to breathe, preventing both overheating and itchy rashes.
Once the skin dries, your dog will be very itchy and will scratch often.
The vet said it was allergies, but the regular allergy medication she told us to give him doesn't seem to work, and his ears are so very itchy!
As for the foot licking, it can lead to an itchy yeast infection.
The vet can also prescribe medication to clear up the itchy bumps.
From dry, itchy coats to yeast infections of the pads and ears, skin allergies plague many dogs.
That's because regardless of color, no one wants to spend their time in an itchy and uncomfortable sweater!
Unfortunately, most women can probably relate to that feeling of discomfort that comes along with wearing a garment that is too something - too snug, too itchy or, yes, too darn tight.
Some women may find lace itchy against their skin.
The downside to owning a wool coat is that most wool garments are dry-clean only, and for some people wool feels itchy and can even irritate the skin.
Those sections of the light spectrum can cause headaches, fatigued eyes, itchy eyes, and blurred lenses.
The rash may be flat or raised and may or may not be itchy.
Histamine also stimulates pain receptors, causing the itchy, scratchy nose, eyes, and throat common in allergic rhinitis.
Skin rashes or hives can range from measles-like rashes to itchy welts.