Why does my jaw line itch

We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Usually, the culprit behind the itchy skin mystery is not so threatening: dry skin. While dry skin is most apparent in the winter, aging also has an effect.

As we get older, hormone levels change and skin becomes more thin and dry. However, caring for your skin and using moisturizers regularly can help offset these effects. Dry skin is the most common culprit for itch. Conditions that may cause itching are varied and include liver disease , kidney failure, iron deficiency anemia , thyroid problems , and even certain cancers in rare cases leukemia, lymphoma.

In these cases, itching will typically affect your whole body while your skin appears normal. If you think an underlying medical problem could be involved with your itching, call your doctor. Treatment of the underlying illness will improve the itching. Itching is a common symptom and it can be caused by a number of different conditions.

This guide will cover some of the most common, but it is not exhaustive -- rarer causes will not be covered. Itching, also called pruritus, is often associated with a rash, as with poison ivy.

But this guide is about itching without a rash. This guide is not intended to replace a face-to-face meeting with your doctor about these symptoms. In fact, many causes of itching require an in-person examination and testing. However, this guide may be particularly helpful while awaiting a visit to your doctor or after your initial evaluation. Yes, I have one or more of those. Good, that makes some of the more serious causes of itching less likely.

For example, people with severe allergic reactions or kidney disease can have itching without rash along with one or more of those symptoms. Have you recently started a new medicine or had exposure to something new on your skin such as a new soap, perfume, or lotion?

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I did not know until the day of this writing that it was actually observed and studied by researchers. So, it was kind of neat finding that old study. By providing your email address, you are agreeing to our privacy policy. We never sell or share your email address. Mostly animal dander and nuts.

Since finding out I have asthma I notice I need my rescue inhaler shortly after my chin itches. I wonder if the chin itching is more typical with allergic asthma over other types.

I hope you find it makes interesting reading. We appreciate it. I had asthma as a child that came back as an adult. I have recently used my rescue inhaler more and more and also suffer the asthma itch. When I breathe in during an attack you can hear the air going into my lungs if that make sense, then soon after I get the itch.

Sounds like you are you are on the right track to obtaining good asthma control. While we cannot diagnose or give medical advice over the Internet, for your own safety of course. I would highly advise that you talk to your doctor about your fears about taking the medicines you have been prescribed to control your asthma. Often times what we hear about medicines on TV or over the Internet can make otherwise safe medicines seem scary to take. However, asthma maintenance medicines are generally considered safe and effective for treating asthma -- when they are taken exactly as prescribed.

This is important especially when considering they have the potential of helping you obtain the ideal asthma control you deserve. Site Moderator. I have had it since I was little. What do you do when you experience this, what resolves it.

Just curious. However, mine starts in the middle of my back think bottom of the lungs and then later includes the front of my neck and chin. It is that "under the skin" itching that no amount of scratching will relieve. However, I look on it as a blessing, as this warns me of an impending attack and I can use a rescue inhaler before I even start becoming short of breath to abort it. We do appreciate your input here.

He is almost 15 now, and started advair a couple of months ago. It seems to be helping. Glad to hear your son is getting some relief by using Advair. I hope he continues to improve.

Severe itching on both sides of waist that won't satisfy with scratching. My mom also has asthma and her itches are her waist though i do recall some itching in neck area. But a bad attack is always accompanied by that itching at my waist on both sides.