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 ...

Almost every evening I have an itchy tickly sensation in my throat culminating in an explosive bout of sneezing. My ears also ...

Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She ...

Alterations in the barrier function of dry skin, such as stratum corneum abnormalities in keratinization, surface lipid content, and water content may contribute to the sensation of itch (Elias ...

Itchy skin is extremely annoying and often triggered by factors you may not even be aware of. A dermatologist offers 3 tips ...

It’s these proteins that prompt your immune system to release histamines that lead to the itchy sensation. As a result, it “works really well at reducing swelling and the histamine response ...

The expert says treating spots, or acne, with this method could cause irritation and perioral dermatitis, where redness and ...

Prickly heat causes an itchy rash of red spots or tiny, clear blisters (cysts). This rash may also cause a prickly or ...

An uncomfortable sensation in the legs that leads to the urge to move them is the main symptom of RLS. "This is often described as a tingling or itching sensation, a crawling, creeping sensation ...

The team tested whether visual cues could generate feelings of itch and provoke a scratch response. A secondary aim was to assess whether the content of some pictures more effectively evoked these ...

Peppermint oil contains menthol, which creates a cooling sensation on the skin. This may help with burning, stinging, and itching sensations caused by bites or stings. However, researchers based ...

Scientists all over the world are a pursuing deeper understanding of these crucial bits of physiology in the hope of being able to develop new therapies for pain and itching sensations and a host of ...