Itchy skin without a visible rash can be frustrating, confusing, and sometimes alarming. While many people assume the problem ...

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 ...

Skin itching is a common problem during the summer season, especially when heat, sweat, dust, and pollution increase. Many ...

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Itchy, irritated armpits? You're not alone. It's a complaint that dermatologists hear often. That's because the armpit, also known as the axilla, is notoriously prone to irritation and other issues.

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research used a mouse model of a kind of eczema known as allergic contact dermatitis, ...

Despite the saying “happiness is having a scratch for every itch,” itching often makes the itchy skin condition worse. So why is the instinct so strong? In a study with mice, researchers from the ...

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 ...

"Scratching is often pleasurable, which suggests that, in order to have evolved, this behavior must provide some kind of benefit. Our study helps resolve this paradox by providing evidence that ...

In the clip, Portia is back home from college, sharing that it’s her “comfort zone” being with her family while dealing with ...

Your skin often reflects what is happening inside your body and a lack of vitamin D can sometimes show up there first. Here ...

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research using mice as a model, scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a ...