Itchy breasts and nipples can be an uncomfortable experience that disrupts daily life. While occasional itching may seem ...

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

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

Cameron Webb, University of Sydney Are you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather ...

Avoid exposing the affected area to hot water as much as possible, as it will further irritate the itching skin. Histamines are chemicals in the body that cause allergy symptoms, including itching.

The virus can later reactivate and cause shingles in adults. Hives (urticaria) are raised welts that form on a patch of skin. Symptoms include significant itching and swelling. Hives typically ...

Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in ...

So why does our body react and itch after ... of the skin that appears within a few hours, but often more quickly, after just a few minutes. Occasionally, the reaction can cause pain or discomfort.

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

Living in places with more air pollution raises the risk of eczema, a chronic condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed ...