Researchers might have finally scratched below the surface of this medical mystery. Itchiness is a common symptom of various skin conditions, but why that is has long been unclear — until now. A new ...
THERE are few things as satisfying as scratching an itch. But when your itch keeps recurring and starts to affect your day-to-day life, it could be signalling something serious going on with your ...
Scabies results in intense itching and a red, bumpy rash on the skin. (Getty Images) Cases of scabies – a parasitic skin condition once associated with poor hygiene and crowded living conditions – are ...
The problem of itching increases in the winter season, but if itching in the feet persists continuously, then it is a sign ...
People who regularly use the allergy medications Zyrtec or Xyzal may experience severe itching when they stop, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a new warning. Although the itching, called ...
Itchy breasts and nipples can be an uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing issue that many women face but few discuss openly. While occasional itching might seem like a minor annoyance, persistent ...
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Hemorrhoids itch because inflammation causes histamine release, ...
Swimmer’s itch is a rash caused by an allergic reaction to the larvae of microscopic parasites that are found in both fresh and saltwater. These parasites commonly live in snails, which secrete larvae ...
A healthy, 17-year-old male seeks care of a sore right foot. He first noticed some small bumps with associated intense itching on both feet and ankles 4 days earlier after mowing his yard barefoot.
Clobetasol, triamcinolone, and fluocinonide are medications that may reduce severe inflammation and itching from poison ivy. When poison ivy causes severe reactions, over-the-counter (OTC) treatments ...
The 43-year-old explained what she does twice a week to get relief from the “intense itching” during a psoriasis flare-up Stefanie Keenan/Getty; Kim Kardashian/Instagram Kim Kardashian was first ...