Definition of tort for English Language Learners. law : an action that wrongly causes harm to someone but that is not a crime and that is dealt with in a civil court.
Consultations are also advised if the itchy shins become a constant source of anxiety and discomfort. Causes that are usually determined by consultation are as follows: 1  Old age. Older people are prone to having dry skin particularly on the limbs. 2  Insect bites.  Weather and humidity.
The painful, blistering skin rash commonly known as shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that brings on chickenpox in childhood. Also known as herpes zoster, shingles occurs most often in people over 50, reports MedlinePlus, but anyone who has had chickenpox is potentially at risk.