Itchy skin (pruritus) without a rash may be caused by dry skin, allergies, bug bites, or an underlying medical condition. Health issues like liver disease, kidney disease, and thyroid disorders can ...

The twinge begins in the afternoon: toes. At my desk, toes, itching. Toes, toes, toes. I don’t normally think about my toes. But as I commute home in a crowded subway car, my feet are burning, and I ...

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 ...

There are plenty of beauty topics that spark intense debate on TikTok, including one that’s shockingly simple—washing your body. What could there possibly be to debate, you may be wondering? Well, ...

If you have eczema, you’re already familiar with the incessant itching and redness that comes with experiencing a flare-up. When people classically think of eczema, they’re usually referring to atopic ...

Chronic kidney disease brings a deep, constant itch that scratching and moisturisers cannot fix. This uremic pruritus stems ...

As a rash spread across the young woman’s face and body, doctors raced to figure out why. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. “I think this could be something serious,” Dr. Tore Kvaslerud explained quietly. “You ...

A doctor has explained how to distinguish between a common skin condition that millions have and a more worrying contagious one. He said it could be difficult to differentiate between conditions like ...

Scabies, a highly contagious skin infestation caused by parasitic mite burrowing in the skin, is on the rise across the UK with outbreaks occurring in London. Another key insight comes from updated ...