Why scratching an itch feels satisfying, the science behind it, serotonin's role, and why relief can be temporary.

When itching disrupts your daily life and hives keep coming back, it may be time to consult a doctor. Dr Agrawal shares signs of chronic spontaneous urticaria.

“Scratching is one of the sweetest gratifications of nature,” the 16th-century French philosopher Michel de Montaigne once wrote. “But repentance follows too annoyingly close at its heels.” Never has ...

As skin ailments rise across the country, new diagnostic tools and treatments offer faster, more effective relief ...

We've all had bug bites, or dry scalp, or a sunburn that causes itch. But what if you felt itchy all the time — and there was no relief? Journalist Annie Lowrey suffers from primary biliary ...

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop? Scientists at UC San Francisco are ...

Itching can be uncomfortable, but it’s a normal part of your skin’s immune response to external threats. When you’re itching from an encounter with poison ivy or mosquitoes, consider that your urge to ...

Itching on the shins, back, and lower back from autumn to winter is mostly due to dryness caused by a lack of "oil" on the ...

My shins are flaky after a bath.' 'My back and legs get itchy before I go to sleep.'Many people take great care of their ...