Next time you feel an itch, remember that your brain's vast network of neurons informs it whether it is an itch or pain. A new study shows how the brain differentiates between the two.

Itchy skin can last for weeks–or more. Sometimes itchiness comes with redness, rashes, bumps, or cracked skin, and sometimes it doesn't. Dry skin is one of the most common causes of itchy skin ...

Discover why your skin feels itchier at night and learn practical ways to stop nighttime itching for better sleep.

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can result from conditions like eczema or dermatitis. Less commonly, it can stem from conditions such as kidney failure and liver disease. Some causes of itching affect ...

Over the years I have seen some very severe rashes – full body rashes with severe redness, dryness, cracking, weeping, and of ...

Discover the unexpected reasons behind breast and nipple itching, from simple skin irritation to more serious concerns that warrant medical attention.

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OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who is suffering ...

Deficiency of vitamin A in the body causes the itching skin. When vitamin A is low in the body, the skin becomes dry and itchy. Other than vitamin A deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause ...

While itching is common during pregnancy, it’s important to stay informed and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen.