Anumber of causes can make a child itch, ranging from allergies to parasite infestation. Severe itchiness can be painful and distressing, so it is always advisable to consult the child's doctor immediately to determine the underlying condition. Itchiness will require medical help if it remains persistent and infected or if the skin gets broken and inflamed.
The cause of the itch will need to be determined in order to remove or treat it. It can stem from skin conditions such as eczema or chickenpox, insect bites or parasitic infections like scabies. These will result in the skin becoming red, itchy and inflamed.
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