Itching is usually harmless and is often caused by dry skin. It can sometimes be caused by an underlying health problem, however, such as a skin condition or a thyroid problem. You may also feel itchy ...

Most people associate itchy skin with something visible: a rash, allergy, insect bite, eczema flare, or irritation caused by ...

It seems hard to believe that a basic human sensation — one that can be evoked by a simple mosquito bite — still has scientists scratching their heads. Yet despite centuries of study, understanding ...

Scientists are still unraveling the mystery of why skin conditions like eczema cause people to itch. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content ...

Itchy, irritated armpits? You're not alone. It's a complaint that dermatologists hear often. That's because the armpit, also known as the axilla, is notoriously prone to irritation and other issues.

That uncomfortable urge to scratch your palms might be more than just an annoyance. While some dismiss itchy palms as merely a sign of coming fortune, medical professionals recognize this sensation as ...

That itchy feeling isn’t just in your head, in some cases it might actually be all over you. And it may literally get on your nerves. New research published Wednesday in Cell indicates that a common ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can be a symptom of liver disease. However, not everyone with liver disease experiences itching, and the specific causes of this itching are unknown. This article looks at the ...

Itching and rashes often occur together. However, a person may experience itchy skin alone with dry skin, bug bites, some health conditions, or as a reaction to certain medications. The causes of skin ...

Perhaps you’ve had a long shift at the desk, a head-spinning outing with the kids or an extended break from running altogether, and now you’re itching to go for a run – metaphorically speaking, of ...

Scientists are still unraveling the mystery of why skin conditions like eczema cause people to itch. One known cause is inflammation, which gets worse as people scratch and their skin becomes damaged.