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 ...

The scene: You collapse into your bed after an exhaustingly long day. Finally! But just as you’re about to be out, you feel your skin itching and have the urge to scratch. And maybe scratch some more, ...

So you had a whole day without a single itchy peep from your feet. And when you get into bed at night, all of a sudden your feet start itching. You scratch the spot and go back to resting. But the ...

The itching tends to be more noticeable in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Exposure to heat usually worsens the itching, and people usually notice that it is worse at night.

The itching can vary from mild to extreme. If a person is concerned about unexplained itching, extreme itching, or itching that lasts a long time, they should consult a doctor to determine the cause ...

The problem of itching increases in the winter season, but if itching in the feet persists continuously, then it is a sign ...

That persistent urge to scratch your palms can range from mildly annoying to completely distracting. While many people dismiss palm itching as a minor inconvenience, this common symptom can actually ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever had a hemorrhoid flare-up, you know that it can be hard to think of anything other than the intense discomfort that comes with it. One of the most common symptoms of hemorrhoids, along ...