One should be cautious when dealing with persistent nocturnal itching, as it may be a sign of an underlying pathology requiring medical advice.

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Dr. Jimmy Mohamed draws attention to nocturnal pruritus, a symptom that is often trivialized but merits investigation. Scientific research confirms that itching can intensify at night due to variations in circadian rhythm, a decrease in certain hormone levels (such as cortisol), or increased skin dehydration (meta-analysis, Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology). However, it is accurate that chronic itching can reveal systemic conditions, ranging from hepatic or renal disorders to metabolic imbalances (observational studies). The cautious approach is relevant because it avoids prolonged self-medication for a symptom whose cause may be internal. This is not about creating unjustified alarm, but rather a reminder that the body sometimes uses the skin to signal an imbalance. The approach is scientifically coherent and preventive.

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