Having an itch that you just can’t scratch is one of the most frustrating experiences – but it might actually be beneficial ...

Ever had an itchy nose or, worse, an unreachable spot on your back that drives you mad? Now imagine an itch that refuses to ...

In March 2023, my 94-year-old mother had a shingles episode on the right side of her neck, head, ear and (to a lesser degree) ...

Dear K.B.: Your mother unfortunately developed a complication of shingles called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). The pain ...

Hives and rashes are two skin conditions that can look fairly similar. Here, experts explain the difference between hives and a rash, plus treatments.

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A collaborative study has revealed how a specific species of mammal-targeting worms found a way around itch, allowing researchers to better understand the mammalian urge to scratch.

In March 2023, my 94-year-old mother had a shingles episode on the right side of her neck, head, ear and (to a lesser degree) right cheek.

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Over the last 25 years, UConn great Diana Taurasi has been a star on the basketball court while living with the skin condition eczema.

When these hatch, the larvae may then spread across your skin, causing the itchiness to develop even further. Although the spots may look like eczema, they can manifest in a variety of other ways too.

The active blisters lasted about three weeks. Since then, she’s been experiencing continued neuropathy that involves itchiness, a sense of desperation, and some pain. She’s been prescribed ...