Chest itch
• Chest itch is the symptom of a tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the 
chest wall area.
• Chest itch may be caused by
· atopic dermatitis (allergic rash)
· contact dermatitis (an allergic rash from something in contact with the skin)
· dry skin
· hives (histamine related swelling of the skin)
· infection of the skin
· insect bites or stings
· parasites such as lice or scabies
Posted on December 10, 2008
