Winter itch is a common and discomforting cold weather problem, but some simple lifestyle changes can help to take care of ...

Zen types will tell you to accept the itch, to meditate on it, as you might do if you were in pain. These people have no idea ...

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is an inflammatory skin condition that causes patches of itchy, flaky, and scaly skin. The patches often develop on the face, neck, elbows, hands, or feet, which can ...

Blisters on a toddler’s hands can be alarming, especially when you’re unsure of the cause. From innocent play mishaps to skin ...

Itching with diabetes is caused by the direct and indirect effects of having chronic hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). This can cause changes in blood circulation, nerves, and tissues that lead to ...

Because obeticholic acid has a chemical structure that’s similar to those of bile acids, Lei and coworkers suspected that it might cause itching by binding to MRGPRX4. They prepared an ...

These doctors have the expertise needed to track down the cause, as Mark’s* story illustrates. Dermatologist solves the case of the printing press operator’s hand rash When he was 42 years old, the ...

Itchy shins are marked by an urge to scratch the lower legs and accompanying redness or bumps on the skin at times. Having itchy shins can be uncomfortable but is not usually a cause for concern.

We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...