Here are some possible causes of whole body itching:
Insect bites and stings
Sunburn
Hives
Parasites such as pinworm (Also see:body lice, head lice, pubic lice)
Dry skin
Aging skin
Contact dermatitis (poison ivy or poison oak)
Contact irritants (such as soaps, chemicals, or wool)
Atopic dermatitis
Rashes (may or may not itch)
Superficial skin infections such as folliculitis and impetigo
Pityriasis rosea
Psoriasis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Childhood infections (such as chicken pox or measles)
Allergic reactions
Kidney disease
Liver disease with jaundice
Reactions to medications and substances such as antibiotics (penicillin, sulfonamides), gold, griseofulvin, isoniazid, opiates, phenothiazines, or vitamin A
Pregnancy
Hepatitis
Iron deficiency anemia
This link contains more information about home care remedies:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003217.htm 
Ask yourself the questions listed on the bottom of the link page to possibly clue you in to the cause (in case you are using new soaps/detergents, etc). However, you should visit your doctor to rule out any serious medical condition that may be causing this. |
