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 ...

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

While "seborrheic dermatitis" (seb derm) may not be a household name, one of its most common visible symptoms—flakes that may ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pruritus was reduced by 47.56% as early as day 1 and 95.6% at the final follow-up visit. Fast itch relief was ...

While “chronic itch” might sound to those who don’t suffer from it like no more than a mild annoyance, it can be debilitating, extremely frustrating, and can lower the quality of life for folks who ...

Itchy skin (pruritus) without a rash may be caused by dry skin, allergies, bug bites, or an underlying medical condition. Health issues like liver disease, kidney disease, and thyroid disorders can ...

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

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 ...

It seems hard to believe that a basic human sensation — one that can be evoked by a simple mosquito bite — still has scientists scratching their heads. Yet despite centuries of study, understanding ...

Hot temperatures might have you itching to go for a cool dip in one of Michigan’s many lakes — but the dip itself might leave you itching. At any point in time, several Michigan beaches and bodies of ...

Persistent itchy rashes may be fungal infections like tinea, not irritation, seek proper treatment.