The skin condition most commonly the legs - especially around the calves ... such as wool and synthetic materials, can cause friction and exacerbate irritation on dry skin, making winter itch worse." ...

Diabetes mellitus is a common, chronic metabolic disease that affects a variety of organs including the skin, the largest organ in the body. Between 30 and 70 percent of people ...

Winter itch is a common and discomforting cold weather problem, but some simple lifestyle changes can help to take care of ...

Experts clear up the confusion on lactic acid, the burning sensation you feel in your legs during hard efforts, how to ...

We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

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

David Edwards has spent over a decade reporting on social justice, human rights and politics for Raw Story. He also writes Crooks and Liars. He has a background in enterprise resource planning and ...

Every autumn as it starts to get cold I get extremely itchy legs. Scratching relieves it, but as soon as I stop, the itch starts again. It normally occurs early evening, but can start again in the ...

Lower leg pain can stem from a variety of causes, such as muscle strains, shin splints, cramps, long standing, due to tiredness or even underlying conditions like varicose veins, peripheral artery ...

Hives and rashes are two skin conditions that can look fairly similar. Here, experts explain the difference between hives and a rash, plus treatments.

A healthy life is all about balance. If you're older than 50 and can stand on one leg for at least 30 seconds, scientists say you're aging really well, even if you sway from side to side. A small new ...