brimstone - an old name for sulfur. native sulfur, native sulphur. atomic number 16, sulfur, sulphur, S - an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)
These patches of red, and sometimes irritated or itchy, skin can appear anywhere on the body, but they are most commonly found on the arms, neck, and face. These blotchy patches can be caused by a variety of factors, such as weather, genetics, allergies, or environmental conditions.
Itchy skin, known as pruritus, makes you want to scratch until you get relief. What causes body itching? There are dozens of causes. -Dry skin: This usually results from hot or cold weather with low humidity, long-term use of air conditioning or central heating, and washing or bathing too much. -Skin conditions: Eczema, psoriasis, scabies, lice, chickenpox and hives all cause itchy skin.