Itching: No Big Deal in Most Cases But ...

Summer usually brings with it plenty of causes for itching, most of which are annoying but not indicative of serious health problems.

Sources of itch include the usual suspects -- mosquitoes, chiggers (a member of the mite family), and various irritant-bearing plants and vegetation. Additionally, summer can present more than the usual problems for individuals with chronic skin conditions -- such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis -- according to Sam Friedlander, MD, of University Hospitals/Case Medical Center in Cleveland.