THERE are few things as satisfying as scratching an itch. But when your itch keeps recurring and starts to affect your day-to ...

Learn the main causes behind itchy skin in older adults and the most effective treatments recommended by medical experts.

Itching and pain on suspicious skin lesions may indicate that the area is cancerous, according to new research from Temple University in Philadelphia. In a new study published in JAMA Dermatology, ...

Chronic kidney disease brings a deep, constant itch that scratching and moisturisers cannot fix. This uremic pruritus stems from toxins and mineral imbalances within the body. It affects sleep, mood, ...

A person’s face may be itchy due to a number of different reasons. These include dry skin, bug bites, or a skin condition. Treatment for an itchy face will depend on the underlying cause. Pruritus is ...

A drug approved to treat eczema provided significant improvement in the symptoms of patients with severe itching diseases that currently have no targeted treatments, according to a new study. The drug ...

Itching can be uncomfortable, but it’s a normal part of your skin’s immune response to external threats. When you’re itching from an encounter with poison ivy or mosquitoes, consider that your urge to ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can be a symptom of liver disease. However, not everyone with liver disease experiences itching, and the specific causes of this itching are unknown. This article looks at the ...

Your skin can reveal secrets about your liver's health. Subtle changes like yellowing, persistent itching without a rash, or ...