1itch 
/ˈɪtʃ/ verb
itch·es; itched; itch·ing /ˈɪtʃ/ verb [no obj] 1 : to have or produce an unpleasant feeling on your skin or inside your mouth, nose, etc. that makes you want to scratch
▪ My back really itches. ▪ His eyes began to burn and itch because of his allergies. ▪ My nose itches. [=I have an itchy nose] ▪ This sweater makes me itch. ▪ Most rashes itch. 2 informal : to have a strong desire to do something or for something — always used as (be) itching ▪ I'm itching to get started in my garden again. [=I'm very eager to begin working in my garden again] ▪ She was itching for a fight. ▪ He seemed to be itching for an excuse to say something rude.
▪ My back really itches. ▪ His eyes began to burn and itch because of his allergies. ▪ My nose itches. [=I have an itchy nose] ▪ This sweater makes me itch. ▪ Most rashes itch.
— itching noun [noncount]
▪ Rashes can cause intense itching. ▪ Symptoms include minor itching and redness. ▪ This lotion should soothe/stop/relieve the itching. [=itchiness]
▪ Rashes can cause intense itching. ▪ Symptoms include minor itching and redness. ▪ This lotion should soothe/stop/relieve the itching. [=itchiness]
