Pronunciation: inâ²di-kÄâ²shÅ­n. Definition: The basis for initiation of a treatment for a disease or of a diagnostic test; may be furnished by a knowledge of the cause (causal indication), by the symptoms present (symptomatic indication), or by the nature of the disease (specific indication).
Anyhow, here is a list of some of the causes of itchy skin with no rash: 1  Dry skin. 2  Dry skin can be caused by cold weather and lack of moisturizing. 3  Scabies infection. 4  Poor blood circulation. 5  Iron deficiency. 6  Pregnancy. 7  Obstetric Cholestasis in pregnant women.
Itching can be caused by allergic reactions, skin conditions, insect bites, infections, or conditions that affect the body as a whole. Generalised pruritus without a rash (especially in people over the age of 65) is usually caused by dry skin. Sometimes it is not possible to determine the exact cause of the itch.