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.

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 ...

It can be difficult to identify these skin problems by images alone. These conditions often share symptoms like burning and itching. Rashes that appear red in people with lighter skin tones or ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...