THERE are few things as satisfying as scratching an itch. But when your itch keeps recurring and starts to affect your day-to-day life, it could be signalling something serious going on with your ...

I have an occasional “phantom” itch in the middle of my back in a place I can’t reach. I use a long-handled comb to give it a good scratch. There’s no obvious cause — no rash, no irritation or redness ...

There's atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema (dry, rashy skin), seborrheic dermatitis (patches mainly on the scalp and possibly ears and eyebrows), and contact dermatitis (triggered, as the name ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPMKey TakeawaysItchy hands and feet can be caused by dry skin, eczema, or ...

Scientists are still unraveling the mystery of why skin conditions like eczema cause people to itch. One known cause is inflammation, which gets worse as people scratch and their skin becomes damaged.

A. Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis both cause itching and flaking of the scalp or skin. They may be reactions to the ...

The problem of itching increases in the winter season, but if itching in the feet persists continuously, then it is a sign ...

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 ...

A bruise develops when an injury does not break the skin but still damages small blood vessels. Researchers are unsure why some bruises itch, but believe it may be due to dry skin and the healing ...

This article was medically reviewed by Angela Chaudhari, MD, a member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on March 29, 2019. Most women have dealt with vaginal itching at some point in their lives ...

Jock itch is an infection of skin-loving fungus in the genital area. Doctors call this infection tinea cruris. The infection causes redness, itching, and a strong, often distinctive, smell. An ...