People get itchy skin. And there are many reasons for that itching. Dry-rough skin , mosquito bites , allergies, etc. cause itching. Alex J., a dermatologist at the American Academy of Dermatology. " Finding the cause of the itch is complicated ," said Charles . Sometimes it is very easy and sometimes it is very difficult. ” Details on why itching occurs , the common causes , why itching is so soothing and how to get rid of it, etc. are based on a report published on a health-related website. Causes of itching: The main cause of itching is the nerve glands in the skin called 'Proseceptors'. When these glands swell, there is a strong urge to itch. The body's immune system also releases a substance called 'histamines' that triggers the itching sensation , said New York dermatologist Melanie Grossman. This itch is a means of letting you know if there is any kind of inflammation in the skin, the protective wall between the inner part of the body and the outer world. Itching from organic chemicals. Grossman said , “ Many times the biochemicals inside the body can cause itching. Itching occurs as a side effect of drugs such as opioids. This is because the nerves that respond to both pain and itching. Itching also occurs in people with kidney and liver disease , which is caused by excessive toxins in the body. Psychological itching can be caused by the release of chemicals called serotonin and norepinephrine. Mental discomfort , frustration and stress can also occur with that . Dr. Charles explains , “ People who go through traumatic events, such as divorce , the death of a loved one, often experience itching. Itching is also caused by excessive heat. This phenomenon of nervous itching is rare. In this case there is no skin problem. However, the brain responds in such a way that itching at a specific location is necessary. This could be due to a brain problem. Dry-rough skin "Lack of moisturizer causes dry skin itching" , said Dr. Charles. Eczema , cirrhosis and other skin diseases also cause itching