Itching is usually harmless and is often caused by dry skin. It can sometimes be caused by an underlying health problem, however, such as a skin condition or a thyroid problem. You may also feel itchy ...

Dermatologists explain the common symptoms of an unhealthy scalp, as well as how to treat it.

If you’ve recently experienced severe itching after stopping an oral allergy medication, you’re not alone. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that patients who are no longer taking ...

Those embarrassing white flakes on your shoulders can make even the most confident person feel self-conscious. Dandruff affects nearly half of all adults at some point in their lives, creating an ...

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? Atlantic journalist Annie Lowrey suffers from primary biliary ...

People with atopic dermatitis often need to use many medicines every day to help with their itchiness and rashes. There are treatment options that can be applied directly to the skin (also known as ...

Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She likens the itchiness to a... Chronic itch is miserable. Scientists are just ...

Dear Doctors: I have Type 2 diabetes, and in the last year, I have had a problem with excessive itching of my feet. A nerve study showed I had good nerves to my feet, but there might be problems with ...