Itchy skin (pruritus) without a rash may be caused by dry skin, allergies, bug bites, or an underlying medical condition. Health issues like liver disease, kidney disease, and thyroid disorders can ...

You’re finally comfortable in bed, drifting peacefully toward sleep when suddenly—itch. You scratch. Another itch pops up. Before you know it, you’re wide awake and scratching like crazy, wondering if ...

Lichen planus is a frustrating and uncomfortable skin condition, but with the right treatments and lifestyle changes, you can manage its symptoms and reduce the risk of it spreading. Lichen planus is ...

Contact dermatitis, a common skin reaction, arises from irritants or allergens, causing redness and itching. Two types exist: ...

UK health experts report a sharp rise in scabies cases across England. Here’s what it is, how it spreads, and how to treat ...

Poison ivy, along with poison oak and poison sumac, has an oily coating called urushiol, which often causes redness, swelling, and severe itching within 4 to 48 hours after contact with your skin.

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 ...

We’ve all been there—you finish shaving, feeling accomplished about those silky smooth legs, only to spend the next few hours scratching like you’ve encountered poison ivy. It’s maddening, ...