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 ...

Scientists are still unraveling the mystery of why skin conditions like eczema cause people to itch. One known cause is inflammation, which gets worse as people scratch and their skin becomes damaged.

Researchers identify a neural circuit in the lateral hypothalamus that suppresses itch during acute stress, offering new insights into chronic itch management.

Have you ever had an itch that you could never seem to satisfy? It might not be skin damage that's your problem, the source ...

Diabetes can cause itching due to dry skin, infections, and nerve problems. Keeping your skin moisturized and using anti-itch creams can help relieve itching. See a healthcare provider if your itching ...

Perhaps you’ve had a long shift at the desk, a head-spinning outing with the kids or an extended break from running altogether, and now you’re itching to go for a run – metaphorically speaking, of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When your hands, arms or legs get itchy, you chalk it up to dry skin and slather them up with lotion, especially when you don’t ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experiencing an itchy scalp isn’t just frustrating, it’s also such an uncomfortable feeling. If you’ve ever had an itchy scalp, ...