Itchy skin is very common, usually due to dryness or seasonal allergies. But a long-lasting itch can sometimes be an early ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Not all itching is skin deep. How outdated medical assumptions may leave this rare liver disorder undiagnosed for years.

If you have primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), itchiness might be so persistent that you often dont even realize anymore that youre scratching. Chronic pruritus, or itchy skin, is a common symptom, ...

Intense itching of the upper arms following sun exposure is often dismissed as a harmless skin reaction. However, this may indicate a neuropathic condition. Brachioradial pruritus (BRP) is a rare and ...

With the arrival of the summer season, one of people's most common complaints is itchy skin. Intense sunlight, perspiration, dust, and humidity can combine to wreak havoc on the skin. Often, people ...

Persistently itchy skin can be frustrating, to say the least. If you're going through perimenopause or menopause and noticing your skin feels itchier than usual, you're not imagining it — and you're ...

We've all felt that disconcerting "down-there" itching or burning sensation—and while a yeast infection leaps to mind as the most likely culprit, there are other factors that may be responsible. Keep ...

Understanding what causes the itch and knowing how to address it can bring much-needed relief. Note that while some causes are harmless and easy to manage, others may require medical attention. Pay ...