Researchers might have finally scratched below the surface of this medical mystery. Itchiness is a common symptom of various skin conditions, but why that is has long been unclear — until now. A new ...

You know how challenging it can be to fight the urge to scratch if you have eczema. The skin condition causes dry, scaly, itchy skin rashes. However, while some people may find relief from the ...

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 ...

That persistent urge to scratch your palms can range from mildly annoying to completely distracting. While many people dismiss palm itching as a minor inconvenience, this common symptom can actually ...

With summer heating up, mosquito bites are on the rise. Female mosquitoes cause these bites when they feed on human blood, leading to raised bumps on human skin that can become itchy and irritating.

Postpartum itching can be disruptive, causing discomfort and affecting sleep. Learn what causes it and how to treat each condition.

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 ...