Apply aloe vera gel, hydrocortisone cream, or a cold compress to the itchy area. Consider changing your laundry detergent to ...

Itchy armpits are annoying, and they can also be pretty darn embarrassing. Because, really, who wants to be seen scratching at their underarms while out for coffee or in the supermarket checkout line?

Having itchy skin can be a sign of anything from irritating clothing to eczema, but an oncologist has warned that your ...

We've all had bug bites, or dry scalp, or a sunburn that causes itch. But what if you felt itchy all the time — and there was no relief? Journalist Annie Lowrey suffers from primary biliary ...

Certain serious conditions, autoimmune conditions, and liver or kidney issues can cause itchy skin. Treating the underlying cause may relieve the itchiness and other symptoms related to the condition.

If you’ve ever griped: “Why is my nose so itchy?,” you know the annoyance of having to continuously scratch due to nasal itching. Not only is it uncomfortable, but it can be hard to pinpoint exactly ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid scratching them. But new research explains why you might want to hold off ...

One of the greatest pleasures in life is to scratch an itch — in both the real and figurative sense. Although scratching an itch provides immediate (albeit temporary) relief, it may actually trigger ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...