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 ...

We've all felt that disconcerting "down-there" itching or burning sensation-and while a yeast infection leaps to mind as the most likely culprit, there are other factors that may be responsible. Keep ...

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.

Itchy ears are a common and often uncomfortable sensation that can stem from several causes, including earwax buildup, infections, skin conditions, or allergies. The ear canal is lined with delicate ...

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 ...

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, ...

People often say that you should never wear new clothes before washing them. That seems a little extreme. Is it true? In a ...

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 ...