Are you being struck by the sudden and intense need to itch your legs, arms or torso, particularly at night? Then you might be falling victim to the pesky 'winter itch', a common type of skin ...

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 ...

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

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Eczema causes splotchy, cracked skin that can itch intensely. The elbows and knees are commonly affected by eczema symptoms, as well as the face, neck, arms, and legs. Around 20% of people will have ...

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A working GP has highlighted the 'red flags' for prostate cancer and urged anyone experiencing these symptoms to consult their GP immediately. This includes a lesser-known sensation in the legs.

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 ...

Itchy shins are marked by an urge to scratch the lower legs and accompanying redness or bumps on the ... occurs when the skin reacts to the environment or emotional stress. Symptoms of eczema on shins ...

The rash can affect any part of the body, for example the underarm area, between fingers and around the wrist, the inside of the elbow, buttocks, lower legs ... symptom of scabies is an intensely ...

In its early stages, an intense itch, which is worse at night, might be the only symptom. Later, red raised 'trails' or dots, where the mites tunnel to lay eggs, will be visible. Some 3,689 ...