The causes of skin itching, or pruritis, are usually harmless. They are often temporary issues such as dry skin or a bug bite. Less commonly, nerves, kidneys, thyroid, or liver issues can cause ...

It starts with a slight tingle. Then a prickle. Soon you’re frantically scratching, but when you look down at your skin, there’s… nothing there. No redness, no bumps, no rash—just normal-looking skin ...

Hives (urticaria) are raised, itchy welts that often appear suddenly and fade within hours, usually linked to allergies, ...

Skin conditions and diseases are very common and affect millions of people each year, from acne and rosacea to eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis. Acne, one of the most common skin ...

Although Hodgkin’s lymphoma may cause itchy skin, a rash is very rare. A rash more commonly occurs with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hodgkin’s lymphoma, or Hodgkin’s disease, is a blood cancer that begins ...

A hay fever rash is a less common symptom of hay fever otherwise known as seasonal allergies or allergic rhinitis. The same inhaled allergens that cause sneezing and watery eyes can cause itchy skin.

When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...

We usually think of COVID-19 as a viral illness that causes respiratory symptoms, like congestion, sore throat and a cough. But, like a surprising amount of other viruses, the coronavirus can also ...

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 ...