Ahead, 10 itches you should never scratch. Get The Healthy by Reader's Digest newsletter  Itches you shouldn't scratch 1.

An itchy scalp is both annoying and embarrassing. Whatever the reason - be it dryness, dandruff or some other skin condition - the incessant urge to scratch interrupts your day and can be quite ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, which triggers mast cells: cells involved in the immune system, causing ...

Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria ...

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

If you are into skincare, it can often seem that there are hundreds of products on the market for women while men seem to ...

"Washing with an anti-fungal shampoo like Head and Shoulders when you have conditions like seborrhoeic dermatitis or fungal ...

Jock itch belongs to a group of fungal skin infections called tinea. As in other tinea infections, mold-like fungi known as dermatophytes cause jock itch. These microscopic fungi live on your skin ...

With winter here, it’s the perfect time to incorporate the right skincare tips for itchy skin. Here are seven crucial tips to follow. Hot showers feel amazing when it is cold. But they are not ...

Scientists are still investigating why a wound itches but it's believed that as the skin heals, it stimulates nerve cells at the site. The itching is common and may be due to an inflammatory response ...

Itching and pain are closely-related sensations because the same nerves transmit both types of sensory signals to the brain. When the area of skin is scratched, that same area may become even itchier, ...

There are several conditions that might be causing that annoying itch on your feet. Let's dive into each one and, of course, remember to consult your trusted doctor.