We've all felt that disconcerting "down-there" itching or burning sensation-and while a yeast infection leaps to mind as the most likely culprit, there are other factors that may be responsible. Keep ...

Scientists investigating the cellular basis for itching have made an important discovery, and one that could lead to new treatments of chronic conditions like eczema. The breakthrough centers on ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can have many causes, and most are harmless. However, itchy skin can also be a symptom of certain types of cancer, such as skin and liver cancer. People who experience ...

A US-based discrete choice experiment survey found that patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) prioritize treatments that effectively control itching. Because of the differences in health care and ...

Forget hot flashes, exhaustion or night sweats. This pesky, seemingly harmless problem could be a symptom of changing hormones.

Scientists have identified a neural feedback mechanism that helps determine when scratching an itch should stop.

Keshav Rathi, a 72-year-old resident of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, recently shared his experience with Patanjali wellness ...

Itchy stitches may occur as a wound heals. A person can use antihistamine medication or cold compresses for relief, and a doctor may prescribe alternative treatments if the itching is severe. A person ...

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.

Researchers identify a neural circuit in the lateral hypothalamus that suppresses itch during acute stress, offering new insights into chronic itch management.