Itching can be uncomfortable, but it’s a normal part of your skin’s immune response to external threats. When you’re itching from an encounter with poison ivy or mosquitoes, consider that your urge to ...

We've all had bug bites, or dry scalp, or a sunburn that causes itch. But what if you felt itchy all the time — and there was no relief? Journalist Annie Lowrey suffers from primary biliary ...

Any doctor—or parent—will warn you that scratching an itch will only make it worse. But it turns out it has a surprise ...

Ever had an itch you can't scratch? Maybe it's out of reach, or your hands are full, or you don't want to damage your skin. It can be deeply frustrating. And even though the itch response, or what ...

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I’m presenting a case report next week at a dermatology meeting that describes a happy ending to a 45-year-old problem, using a novel technique. It’s a case involving mysteriously itchy and miserable ...

Incision itching occurs as a wound is healing during the inflammation stage. Some remedies, such as taking an antihistamine or applying a cold compress, may help relieve it. For severe itching, ...

Q: For almost two months now, I've had bumps on the back, sides and crown of my head. They itch all the time — and even more ...

Scratch an itch and you get ... aaaaaah. Now scientists have watched spinal nerves transmit that relief signal to the brain in monkeys, a possible step toward finding new treatments for persistent ...

Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She likens the itchiness to a... Chronic itch is miserable. Scientists are just ...