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There are hundreds of conditions that have itch as an underlying symptom, according to Brian S. Kim, MD, MTR, the Sol and ...

Advancements in itch therapeutics have evolved rapidly, offering patients with various itch-driven diseases multiple options ...

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ASK DR ZOE I keep getting an itchy rash which is affecting my sleep – I’m desperate for help Dr Zoe also helps a reader with who experienced bleeding while going to the toilet GP Dr Zoe Williams ...

While cicadas are harmless, the pests that are drawn to them can bite and cause a rash. What to know about the oak leaf itch mite.

Unexplained itching with no visible rash is more common than you think. Learn how your brain and nerves play a role in the itch you can’t see.

Doctor shares what you should do if you get mysterious 'itchy' rash on your skin If a rash appears on your body and you have no idea where it came from, it can be quite scary.

Widespread rashes always occur on matching (both) sides of the body. Many viral rashes are on the chest, stomach and back. The cause of a widespread rash usually goes through the blood stream.

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research used a mouse model of a kind of eczema known as allergic contact dermatitis, ...

How many times were you told not to scratch an itchy rash when you were a kid because you’d only make it worse? Well, it turns out that advice was actually correct and now we know why, according ...

If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides — along with the downsides your mom warned you about.