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 ...

LAS VEGAS -- More options than ever exist for atopic itch conditions, offering the potential for better control but also increasing the complexity of patient management, a long-time itch research and ...

Experiencing an itchy scalp isn’t just frustrating, it’s also such an uncomfortable feeling. If you’ve ever had an itchy scalp, you know that it can be so distracting and can even feel embarrassing at ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LAS VEGAS — Antihistamines are not always the answer for pruritis in pain and advanced illness, Laura ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Millions of children and adults in the U.S. have to cope with the constant itching of eczema. And all that scratching can lead to bleeding and infections. A new technology can ...

Scientists investigating the cellular basis for itching have made an important discovery, and one that could lead to new treatments of chronic conditions like eczema. The breakthrough centers on ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A woman's chronic itch defied all types of treatment, from steroids to opioids to light therapy, ...

Have you ever wondered why scratching sometimes makes itching even worse? The neurotransmitter serotonin has been fingered as one troublemaker as the brain tries to control pain caused by scratching.

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Hormonal changes during perimenopause — particularly ...

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who is suffering ...