The human skin is the largest part of the body. It helps in keeping the whole body safe against any kind of disease and infection. But the skin can also have different types of diseases. And, you need ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can be a symptom of liver disease. However, not everyone with liver disease experiences itching, and the specific causes of this itching are unknown. This article looks at the ...

It seems hard to believe that a basic human sensation — one that can be evoked by a simple mosquito bite — still has scientists scratching their heads. Yet despite centuries of study, understanding ...

Persistent itching can sometimes signal serious illness, including cancer. Oncologist Dr Amit Garg highlights four ...

Scientists are making headway on parsing the condition’s biological underpinnings, in hope of better treatments Katherine Harmon Courage, Knowable It seems hard to believe that a basic human sensation ...

Itchy skin may be a symptom of gallbladder cancer if other symptoms are present, such as yellow skin and eyes, fever, or unexplained weight loss. Itching can be a symptom of gallbladder cancer, but, ...

Genital itching can be a very uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing experience, but most of the time, it’s treatable. Understanding what causes the itch and knowing how to address it can bring much ...

What Causes a Rash in Your Armpit? An armpit rash is more common than you might think. Your armpits probably come into contact with more chemicals each day than most other parts of your body. Don’t be ...

An impromptu google search for "itchy nipples" or "why does my nipple itch" can quickly send you down an anxiety-inducing medical rabbit hole. Results pointing to "breast cancer" and "early pregnancy" ...

Does pre-workout make your body itch or cause the pins-and-needles sensation? Dr Sood explains why this happens and whether you should worry about it or not. That sudden tingling, itching or warm ...