The patches are often on the scalp, knees, elbows, belly button and between the buttocks. Psoriasis: Psoriasis causes thick red, scaly patches on the skin. These usually appear between the fingers and toes, on the insides of the wrists, in the armpits, around the tummy and groin or on the buttocks. There will be red lumps and threadlike tracks on the skin. Scabies: Scabies is an extremely itchy skin rash caused by small mites. Eczema is common in children and often runs in families who have conditions like allergies, hay fever or asthma. The patches are usually on the cheeks, elbow creases and behind the knees. Heat rash, also called miliaria or prickly heat, is very common in babies.Įczema: Eczema causes itchy, red, scaly patches on the skin. Heat rash: Heat rash looks like little pink or red spots or blisters. The rash will last from a few hours to 24 hours and then disappear with no scarring. The rash is often on the chest, abdomen or back, but it can appear anywhere. Hives: Hives or urticaria is a raised, bumpy red or skin coloured rash that is very itchy. The area may be inflamed, painful and swollen. Insect bite: There will usually be a bump or blister around the bite. Sometimes the skin can crack, which can be painful. Dry skin looks flaky and rough but it is not usually very itchy or red. What causes itchy skin?ĭry skin: Skin can become dry and itchy in hot or cold, dry weather, or from using soap. But sometimes it can be caused by a serious medical condition. Itching may occur on a small part of the body, for example around the area of an insect bite, or it can affect the whole body such as an allergic reaction. It can occur anywhere on the body and can be very frustrating and uncomfortable. Itchy skin, also known as pruritis, is a common irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the itchy area. Related information on Australian websites.
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