The causes of skin itching, or pruritis, are usually harmless. They are often temporary issues such as dry skin or a bug bite. Less commonly, nerves, kidneys, thyroid, or liver issues can cause ...

Tiny Itchy Blisters That Won’t Go Away? Your Skin May Be Sending a Signal It often begins quietly. A few small bumps a ...

Itchy skin rashes are unsightly and uncomfortable, but you don’t need to put up with them forever. To help you find quick relief, start with this list of the best creams for itchy skin rash. Atopic ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Home "remedies" are ...

Of all the pesky and uncomfortable things that can happen to your body, itching definitely ranks pretty high on the list. And when you have itchy skin all over? Talk about annoying (and inconvenient).

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

When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...

A 20-year-old man in Taiwan went to a dermatology clinic for a strange rash that had developed across his shoulders and chest. The raised, red, and itchy condition had been bothering him for a full ...

Itching and rashes often occur together, but itchy skin alone can happen with dry skin, bug bites, some health conditions, or a reaction to certain medications. The causes of skin itching, or pruritis ...