Scientists have identified a neural feedback mechanism that helps determine when scratching an itch should stop.

The TRPV4 protein’s dual nature, found in studies with mice, may complicate the hunt for human itch treatments ...

If you’ve ever suffered from common skin conditions like rosacea, eczema or psoriasis, you know how uncomfortable the intense itching, dryness and redness can be. Fortunately, you don’t have to ...

The twinge begins in the afternoon: toes. At my desk, toes, itching. Toes, toes, toes. I don’t normally think about my toes. But as I commute home in a crowded subway car, my feet are burning, and I ...

Smart bear finds an unusual way to help relieve an itch A bear was filmed using a small tree as its own personal back scratcher to relieve an itch in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Itchy skin (pruritus) without a rash may be caused by dry skin, allergies, bug bites, or an underlying medical condition. Health issues like liver disease, kidney disease, and thyroid disorders can ...