That maddening combo of straight-up itching AND irritation where your
skin feels like it's crawling, burning, stinging, and begging to be scratched all at once. It's worse than a regular itch because scratching just makes the irritation flare up more. Usually hits after switching laundry detergent, a bad shave, mild sunburn, or when your eczema decides to act up. Basically, your
skin is throwing a tantrum and won't
chill.