Scratching activates mast cells that release histamine and substance P, creating a prolonged itch-scratch cycle that worsens ...

Persistent itching without a visible rash can be frustrating—and surprisingly common. While many people assume dry skin or allergies are to blame, dermatologists say chronic itching without an obvious ...

Your itching skin is driving you mad but the doctor's appointment is still a couple days away? There are few home remedies that can bring relief. Christin Klose/dpa If you are plagued by itchy, ...

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, ...

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 is very common, usually due to dryness or seasonal allergies. But a long-lasting itch can sometimes be an early ...

Extremely itchy skin is one of the most common symptoms doctors see in advanced kidney disease, according to the American ...

It’s annoying, uncomfortable, and tends to occur more commonly as we get older. “Dermatologists start to see an uptick in the presentation of itchy skin around age 50, and it continues to increase as ...