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.

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 ...

This next in a series of quick quizzes in dermatology asks -what’s the cause of this itchy, vesicular rash on the hands?

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 ...

Dry eyes are also a common source of itch - the result of hormonal changes related to aging, taking certain medications, some ...

Learn why primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) causes intense itching, and explore treatment options, management tips, and ...

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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 ...