Northwestern University researchers have tested a method to reduce the dreaded nocturnal itch-scratch cycle. Using an ...

Just like the ones you use on the kitchen sink, these filters can remove “minerals and chemicals [that] can potentially dry ...

A sun rash is an immune system reaction to sunlight exposure that causes itchy bumps, raised patches, or blisters on your ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Journavx for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries.

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

Itch-scratching is a paradox. It can be both bad and good for you, a new scientific study suggests. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT ...

Scratching is something most of us do mindlessly. It doesn’t have to be a big deal, unless it is in hard to reach place. But ...

In Ayurveda, itching on the scalp is linked to food, which means what you eat can disturb the balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in the body, causing itching on the scalp. Apart from this ...

Understanding more about the mechanism behind what causes itching could allow researchers to create better medicines and treatments for skin conditions like contact dermatitis. Itching is unlike ...

aureus more of a foothold. A deeper understanding of this mechanism could help people affected by chronic itching, which can be caused by conditions including eczema and diabetes. The study also ...

Oatmeal baths may help relieve itching and skin dryness by reducing inflammation and protecting your skin barrier. You can buy colloidal oatmeal or make your own at home. Eczema refers to a group ...