Causes of Scratching & Loss of Hair in Dogs

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Itching Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What are associated symptoms and signs of itching? - MedicineNet More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Jonna Barta | permalink
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Learn the symptoms and treatments for itching (itch). Get relief with home remedies for itchy skin. Dry skin, fungus, sunburn, and bites may cause itching.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/itch/page2.htm ^[1]

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What's Causing My Skin to Itch? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Ken Dennard | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health/itching ^[2]

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Anatomy of an Itch More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Eliane Grau 00e 7a | permalink
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WebMD explains what happens to your skin when you develop an itch.
Tags: itch, itching, scratching, skin irritation, poison ivy, poison oak

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/itch-relief-11/what-is-an-itch ^[3]

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Your Skin, Pruritus, and Itching More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Anislav Atanasov | permalink
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Learn about pruritus, a term for itching, and the skin conditions it is linked to.
Tags: pruritus, itching, itchy skin, itchy, dry, lotion, moisturize, bath, sunburn, sun damage, irritate, reaction, mild, scratch

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/skin-conditions-pruritus ^[4]

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Itching: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Larry Harbour | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003217.htm ^[5]

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Why Does My Skin Itch? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Maria Tombolato | permalink
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Itchy skin spots can be as simple as a case of dry skin or a warning sign of a serious medical condition. Learn about the most common reasons for your itch.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-and-beauty/why-does-my-skin-itch.aspx ^[6]

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Eliane Grau 00e 7a, Ken Dennard, Maria Tombolato, Jonna Barta, Anislav Atanasov, Larry Harbour

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1. http://www.medicinenet.com/itch/page2.htm

2. http://www.healthline.com/health/itching

3. http://www.webmd.com/allergies/itch-relief-11/what-is-an-itch

4. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/skin-conditions-pruritus

5. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003217.htm

6. http://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-and-beauty/why-does-my-skin-itch.aspx