The 88-year-old doctor advises: Don’t ignore these 6 common itchy areas in the elderly!

As a doctor for more than 50 years, my grandfather always repeated a phrase that marked my vocation: “Small symptoms are never as small as they seem.”

That teaching makes special sense as we talk about itching. Many people associate it with allergies, dryness, 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.

Six risk areas where itching can alert you to can:c:er

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