According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than half of chronic itch cases without visible rash may involve an ...

Whether you have eczema, poison ivy exposure or minor skin irritation, dermatologists say these skin care products can help.

Anyone who has ever scratched a mosquito bite knows the strange relief that comes when the itch finally fades. But for the ...

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research used a mouse model of a kind of eczema known as allergic contact dermatitis, ...

Despite the saying “happiness is having a scratch for every itch,” itching often makes the itchy skin condition worse. So why is the instinct so strong? In a study with mice, researchers from the ...

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Scratching an itchy rash can feel sooo good — that’s because the rubbing creates a mild pain sensation that distracts the brain from the itch. The pain triggers the brain to release serotonin, the ...

Scientists show for the first time that bacteria can cause itch by activating nerve cells in the skin. The findings can inform new therapies to treat itch that occurs in inflammatory skin conditions ...

Itchy skin may be a symptom of gallbladder cancer if other symptoms are present, such as yellow skin and eyes, fever, or unexplained weight loss. Itching can be a symptom of gallbladder cancer, but, ...

Cirrhosis is the final stage of chronic liver disease where scar tissue gradually replaces healthy liver cells. This damage prevents the liver from filtering toxins effectively, leading to various ...