Patients with persistent upper-back itch from notalgia paresthetica may get some relief with oral difelikefalin (Korsuva), phase 2 data from a randomized, double-blinded placebo-controlled trial ...

As the old saying goes, “If I had a nickel for every time [something happened], I’d be rich.” For a dermatologist, the [something happened] stands for “Help—my back itches, Doc!” How often do I hear ...

A man who went to hospital after developing a bizarre rash across his back was found to have reacted to an unexpected ingredient. The man, aged 72, was discovered to have eaten a meal containing ...

Itchy skin (pruritus) without a rash may be caused by dry skin, allergies, bug bites, or an underlying medical condition. Health issues like liver disease, kidney disease, and thyroid disorders can ...