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.

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 ...

Itching and rashes often occur together. However, a person may experience itchy skin alone with dry skin, bug bites, some health conditions, or as a reaction to certain medications. The causes of skin ...

That itchy feeling isn’t just in your head, in some cases it might actually be all over you. And it may literally get on your nerves. New research published Wednesday in Cell indicates that a common ...

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 ...

Eyes are a vital part of our body. Because this organ is so important, it requires special care. Are you taking proper care ...

Itching in and around the anus is just one symptom of anal cancer. Other symptoms include bleeding from the rectum or bloody stool. Anal cancer is considered rare compared to other forms of cancer.

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 ...