Itchy skin, scratching, and picking skin with anxiety?

Amy4891

I was wondering if anyone with anxiety has problems with itchy skin, excessive scratching at their skin, or picking at their skin?

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alvaa

I scratch my head all of the time. I never did it before but it has come to be a habit in the last year or 2.

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Amy4891

I only get like that when I am having anxiety real bad.

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allmymarbles

You could have an allergy or a yeast infection. They both cause itching.

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