A woman's chronic itch defied all types of treatment, from steroids to opioids to light therapy, but it finally dissipated after her doctors told her to try cannabis. The woman had dealt with chronic ...

Current treatments for chronic itch are ineffective and new therapies are needed. Writing in Science Translational Medicine, Solinski et al. report the identification of small-molecule inhibitors that ...

THERE are few things as satisfying as scratching an itch. But when your itch keeps recurring and starts to affect your day-to-day life, it could be signalling something serious going on with your ...

SINGAPORE, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new ground-up survey "The Unseen Itch: How Eczema Disrupts Daily Life in Singapore" by Medical Channel Asia has uncovered a stark and often overlooked ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS)-- Doctors say the constant need to scratch can be as debilitating as chronic pain, but now scientists are working on a potential new treatment. Certain medical conditions, like ...

It seems hard to believe that a basic human sensation — one that can be evoked by a simple mosquito bite — still has scientists scratching their heads. Yet despite centuries of study, understanding ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Millions of children and adults in the U.S. have to cope with the constant itching of eczema. And all that scratching can lead to bleeding and infections. A new technology can ...

Scratching may bring immediate relief for itchy acne, it can make symptoms worse. You can find many at-home and over-the-counter treatments to manage itchy symptoms, but it’s important to speak with ...

Anal itching is a common condition. The itch, situated in or around your anus, is often intense and may be accompanied by a strong urge to scratch. You may find anal itching to be embarrassing and ...

Home remedies for eczema can be simple or complex. The easiest, most effective treatment is to make changes to avoid or remove whatever is causing the allergic reaction. But try not to expect a quick ...

Itchy testicles, or itchy balls, can happen for various reasons. Possible causes can include chafing, lice, herpes, and jock itch. Treatment options, such as creams and lotions, may help to relieve ...