Chronic kidney disease brings a deep, constant itch that scratching and moisturisers cannot fix. This uremic pruritus stems ...

Itching and rashes often occur together. However, a person may experience itchy skin alone with dry skin, bug bites, some health conditions, or as a reaction to certain medications. The causes of skin ...

Infected hair follicles can cause a skin rash called scalp folliculitis. Getting treatment right away can help keep your symptoms from getting worse.

Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, can find relief with essential oils. Oils like tea tree, bergamot, and chamomile possess ...

When your hands, arms or legs get itchy, you chalk it up to dry skin and slather them up with lotion, especially when you don’t see a rash. But what about when the itchiness is on and around your ...

When most people think of eczema, they picture a dry, red, inflamed and itchy rash. But on darker skin tones, eczema can look ...

Anal itching is a common condition that can be caused by diarrhea, hemmorhoids, and even parasitic pinworms.

Various underlying conditions can cause an itchy scalp without dandruff. Examples include head lice, hives, and dermatitis. The scalp may also be sore, dry, or tender. Treatment can depend on the ...

Come winter, your skin tends to get dry, flaky and itchy, doesn’t it? It screams for extra care. The sharp winds outside tend ...

I’m presenting a case report next week at a dermatology meeting that describes a happy ending to a 45-year-old problem, using a novel technique. It’s a case involving mysteriously itchy and miserable ...

That persistent urge to scratch your palms can range from mildly annoying to completely distracting. While many people dismiss palm itching as a minor inconvenience, this common symptom can actually ...