It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop? It can be a relief to scratch the ...

New research reveals why scratching an itch, though momentarily satisfying, actually worsens inflammation. Scientists ...

Intense itching of the upper arms following sun exposure is often dismissed as a harmless skin reaction. However, this may indicate a neuropathic condition. Brachioradial pruritus (BRP) is a rare and ...

That itchy feeling isn’t just in your head, in some cases it might actually be all over you. And it may literally get on your nerves. New research published Wednesday in Cell indicates that a common ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers have found specific nerve cells responsible for itchiness, a discovery that could lead to better treatments for skin conditions. Experiments on mice show they have ...

Discover why scratching bug bites worsens irritation and inflammation, supported by research on immune responses and itch ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The authors identified definitions for neuropathic pruritus, including different forms of the condition.

O.K., so it doesn’t quite rank up there with unraveling the cause of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. But with mosquito and poison-ivy season on the way, plenty of folks would be grateful for an ...

Itchy skin may seem like a minor health concern, but it can be seriously aggravating. According to experts, while it's usually nothing too concerning, itchy skin could be your body's way of ...

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop? Scientists at UC San Francisco are ...