357: Got Itchy Skin Without Rash? The Surprising Neuropathic Itch Trigger No One Talks About w/ Dr. Shawn Kwatra

“Why am I so itchy?” If you have itchy skin without rash, including issues like eczema, psoriasis, or chronic hives, you might have neuropathic itch. Though itch is caused primarily by inflammation, neuropathic itch is actually caused by dysfunction of your nervous system! Put simply, this type of itch has no primary skin rash, so you won’t see inflamed dry patches or welts. You’ll only feel itchy. It is often localized to certain areas of the body. For example, you could have an itchy sca...

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Fed up with those skin rashes that just won't go away? Join Jennifer Fugo -- a functional clinical nutritionist specializing in chronic skin problems -- to explore alternative ways to look at what's driving your skin nuts. Together, we'll dive deep to help you discover connections between your symptoms from a totally different perspective. Each episode tackles a wide range of chronic skin rash issues including (but not limited to) eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, chronic urticaria (chronic hives), and seborrheic dermatitis. You'll discover ways to address your skin issues using a root cause approach steeped in nutrition, diet, liver detoxification, lifestyle changes, and innovative published research that seems to take years to trickle down to your doctor.