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My grandfather was a doctor for more than 50 years and always repeated a phrase that marked my vocation: “Small symptoms are never as small as they seem.” That teaching makes special sense when we talk about itching. Many people associate it with dryness, allergies or age, but in some cases it can be an early warning of serious diseases such as cancer.
Today I want to show you six areas of the body where persistent itching can be a red flag and five simple self-assessment steps you can do at home.
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Six risk areas where itching can alert you to cancer
1. Calves or lower legs
When itching appears persistently, especially in the early morning, and does not improve with creams or common treatments, it may be an early sign of lymphoma.
