It feels oh so good to scratch an itch, but exactly how much pleasure we get from scratching depends on exactly where on the body the itch is, a new study says. Digging your nails into an itch on your ...

In a nutshell While scratching worsens allergic skin conditions like eczema by increasing inflammation, it also activates a defense mechanism against bacterial infections, particularly Staphylococcus ...

Dr. Tarbox: Hello and welcome to "Skincast," the podcast for people who want to learn how to take the very best care of the skin they're in. My name is Michelle Tarbox. I'm an academic dermatologist ...

Medical science has deciphered many of the body’s workings, down to the level of the gene, and isn’t too far from using stem cells to repair its hobbled organs. But in many ways, the human body ...

When you have a pesky itch, scratching brings blissful relief—at first. But then the more you scratch, the more you itch, in a vicious cycle that ends up being more frustrating than satisfying. Now ...

The itch—an unpleasant sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch, sometimes desperately. For most of us, it's merely a transitory annoyance. But living with chronic itching without relief ...

There is talk therapy, physical therapy and even massage therapy, but a new type of therapeutic approach is becoming increasingly popular. Back scratching therapy. Popping up in major cities across ...

Certain serious conditions, autoimmune conditions, and liver or kidney issues can cause itchy skin. Treating the underlying cause may relieve the itchiness and other symptoms related to the condition.