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.

Autumn doesn’t have to mean a surge in sore skin. With a clear plan, eczema need not shape your child’s school life ...

One of the greatest pleasures in life is to scratch an itch — in both the real and figurative sense. Although scratching an itch provides immediate (albeit temporary) relief, it may actually trigger ...

MINNEAPOLIS — As winter finally makes its presence felt, so does a symptom of the frigid air. Dry skin is forming and many of you might treat it in a painful, yet relieving way. Why does dry skin itch ...

Itching can be uncomfortable, but it’s a normal part of your skin’s immune response to external threats. When you’re itching from an encounter with poison ivy or mosquitoes, consider that your urge to ...

Scientists show for the first time that bacteria can cause itch by activating nerve cells in the skin. The findings can inform new therapies to treat itch that occurs in inflammatory skin conditions ...

It is not a surprise for an improvising group to integrate computers and instruments in its music; since the turn of the millennium, that has almost become the norm. Neither is it unusual for a ...

To get rid of mosquito bites and soothe itching, avoid scratching and try a cool compress or an antihistamine medication.

Dua Lipa reveals her family’s quirky superstition for an itchy nose, sharing a fun twist on a common little habit.

Seriously WTF!!!!???<BR><BR>I had surgery awhile back and they installed a plate. I've had this permanent "bandaid" feeling on the surface of my skin, meaning I don't feel anything touch the surface.