One of the most common challenges for people with polycythemia vera (PV) is itchy skin. The medical term for this is pruritus. With PV, people might also experience skin itching, burning ...

Experts shared diagnosis and management strategies for chronic pruritus at the Dermatology Days of Paris 2024 conference.

Perioral dermatitis is a rash that appears as clusters of inflamed skin and small raised bumps around the mouth and nose. The ...

A topical approach to relieving itch is particularly helpful for pruritus resulting from skin damage, inflammation, or dryness (Yosipovitch, 2003). Treatments commonly used include those that ...

Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as simply "eczema," causes skin inflammation and itchiness. When people colloquially ...

The cold air outside, combined with the dry heat indoors, can leave your skin desperate for hydration, resulting in what many call the 'winter itch.' But why does this happen, and what can you do ...

That uncomfortable urge to scratch your palms might be more than just an annoyance. While some dismiss itchy palms as merely ...

In other words, you scratch to relieve an itch, but it only makes your skin more irritated. If you think you have an STI, get tested by your healthcare provider or at your local health clinic.

We spoke to our expert Dr Falguni Iyer, Consultant Physician, Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad, who explained how anxiety affects the skin, why it makes us itch, and what you can do to manage these ...

Mind-body therapies like meditation, psychotherapy, and deep breathing may help reduce stress levels, potentially reducing ...

Some dogs may be allergic to grains, which can cause itching and other skin problems. We may want to consider a grain-free dog food if our dog has a grain allergy. However, we should be aware that ...