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Why Do I Itch When Excited, Nervous Or Just Hot?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Question: why do I itch when excited, nervous or just hot?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Psychogenic itching possible

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I don't think that this itching while excited can be related to a pathology or disease.
It can be related to nervousness or psychogenic itching probably related to stress ,anxiety or depression. If you are suffering from any of them you are likely to experience itching while excited.
Antihistamines can help itching but also antidepressants can help with it.


Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Olgeta Xhufka

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Why Do I Itch When Excited, Nervous Or Just Hot?

Brief Answer: Psychogenic itching possible Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. I don't think that this itching while excited can be related to a pathology or disease. It can be related to nervousness or psychogenic itching probably related to stress ,anxiety or depression. If you are suffering from any of them you are likely to experience itching while excited. Antihistamines can help itching but also antidepressants can help with it. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.