When an Itch Isn’t Just an Itch:
A Minor Itch Turned Major James first noticed a mild itch on his arm. “I thought it was dry skin,” he said. But within days, the itch spread, turning into red bumps that worsened at night. Over-the-counter treatments didn’t help. A Surprising Diagnosis A dermatologist eventually diagnosed James with chronic urticaria—a long-lasting form of hives….