Itching is usually harmless and is often caused by dry skin. It can sometimes be caused by an underlying health problem, however, such as a skin condition or a thyroid problem. You may also feel itchy ...

Eczema tends to come and go without warning–and no one knows for sure what causes it. The disease causes patches of dry, intensely itchy skin and scratching that itch ...

Scientists are still unraveling the mystery of why skin conditions like eczema cause people to itch. One known cause is inflammation, which gets worse as people scratch and their skin becomes damaged.

If you've got itchy skin, it could be that a microbe making its home on your body has produced a little chemical that's directly acting on your skin's nerve cells and triggering the urge to scratch.

Ever had an itch you can't scratch? Maybe it's out of reach, or your hands are full, or you don't want to damage your skin. It can be deeply frustrating. And even though the itch response, or what ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Feeling itchy after a shower is usually due to dry skin. The soap and hot water of the shower wash away the natural oils that protect, moisturize, and soften your skin. As a result, your skin is left ...

Few things are more frustrating than a nagging, deep itch on the bottom of your foot. Maybe the itchy, tingling sensation kicks up while you’re walking for long periods of time, while wearing tight ...

For millions of Britons it is one of the most frustrating – even distressing – health problems, yet one rarely spoken about. Chronic itching, or pruritus, affects at least one in six adults, and for ...