If itchy skin is severe or intense, or if it persists, it is best to contact a doctor for advice. While the cause may not be serious, it is best to receive an accurate diagnosis to ensure the ...

Hell's itch appears to be triggered by a severe sunburn following sun over-exposure. The sun's UV rays can damage skin and lead to redness or discoloration, pain, itchiness, blistering, and peeling.

The NHS says that itchy skin is usually nothing to be worried about, and can be caused by everything from eczema to allergies and even the heat.But in rare cases, it can be a symptom of liver disease ...

Both atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis can make your skin itch so badly that it keeps you awake at night. Rashes and itching from either type of dermatitis can also cause you a lot of stress.

And sometimes, itchy skin is accompanied by rashes or patches that you'd rather not show the world. ... Insect-related or otherwise, pay close attention to any sudden, severe itch and hives.

"As people age, their skin changes, and for some people this can lead to severe, intractable itching," Kim said. "For example, many of my patients with severe, chronic itch associated with aging ...

May 4 (UPI) --A severe reaction to light touching -- often among old people -- occurs because of fewer receptors in the skin, according to a new study with mice. Researchers at Washington ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: Would you like one more letter about a severe-itching diagnosis? I was in my 60s when mine started. I did not have a rash or any visible ...

This histamine surge can activate itch receptors in your skin even without an allergic trigger. ... While occasional nighttime itching is normal, persistent or severe itching warrants attention.

Nutria itch results when the larvae of roundworms living inside nutrias (coypu rats) enter a person’s skin. It can cause a severe rash, itching, and swelling. People who work in wetlands and ...

Oyesanya said to make sure to wash your hands after handling citrus in the sun. And if the condition develops, a cold compress can take care of it, unless it’s more severe.