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    Itching or burning, Pain or discomfort, Swelling and Tenderness to touch

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms itching or burning, pain or discomfort, swelling and tenderness to touch including Cellulitis, Urinary tract infection (UTI), and Lice.

    There are 10 conditions associated with itching or burning, pain or discomfort, swelling and tenderness to touch. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

    • Cellulitis

      Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm.

    • Urinary tract infection (UTI)

      Urinary tract infection symptoms include pain during urination, an intense urge to urinate, and more.

    • Lice

      Head lice are tiny visible insects that infest the hair and scalp causing itchiness and bumps in that area.

    • Hematoma

      A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.

    • Crabs

      Crabs, or pubic lice, are tiny, six-legged insects that infest pubic skin and hair and cause intense itching.

    • Bruise or contusion

      Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.

    • Abscess

      A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.

    • Chemical burns

      A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.

    • Burn (heat or fire)

      Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.

    • Shingles (herpes zoster)

      Shingles is a painful, blistering, skin rash typically found on the back and sides of the chest.

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