Many people experience an itchy scalp at some point. It’s usually not a sign of a serious medical condition and can, in most cases, be successfully treated with home remedies, over-the-counter ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

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 ...

The diagnosis came as a shock.

What’s common between a scratchy sweater, a mosquito bite, and poison ivy? A brush with any of them guarantees an itchy spot on the skin. Scratching that itch is extremely tempting because of how ...

Itchy armpits are a common complaint. Dermatologists explain possible causes of irritated, itching underarms and when to see a doctor.

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Itchy shins can be caused by dry skin, eczema, or psoriasis.Hormonal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve ever griped: “Why is my nose so itchy?,” you know the annoyance of having to continuously scratch due to nasal itching.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered new insights into the dual nature of scratching an itch, indicating that while it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost immune ...

People who can’t stop scratching itches may finally have a culprit to blame. In mice (and probably people), a protein called TRPV4 is involved both in starting an itch and stopping it after scratching ...

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 ...