I’m very rarely itch-free. But even by my standards, November has proven to be an unusually irritating month for my skin. It’s especially bad at night ― in fact, I’ve woken my partner up twice this ...

And get checked out if you have any other symptoms—fever, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, or fatigue—as the itching could be an indication of an underlying condition, she notes.

Typically, winter itch: Can spread widely. Is most common on the legs. Doesn’t affect the scalp, face, hands, or feet. Comes ...

During pregnancy, at least a half of all women experience red, sore-looking skin on the palms of their hands or the soles of their feet. Often, these itch too, albeit it usually only mildly. They are ...

Obstetric Cholestasis (OC) causes constant and intense itching all over your body that starts on the arms, legs and hands and soles of the feet. It usually occurs in the last 4 months of pregnancy.

so make sure to mention itchy hands and feet to your OB-GYN either at your next appointment or as soon as you suspect cholestasis, says Smith. Your doctor can order a blood test to screen for ...