One of the major concerns with too much itching, especially on your hands and feet could be due to liver issues, according to ...

Dr Mark Porter told how he has seen a surge in cases of scabies - which causes incredibly itchy skin - among his patients, ...

Dr Porter said that itching can also be a sign of ‘underlying health issues’ such as liver, kidney and thyroid disease, ...

One newer hypothesis is that nighttime itching could be a result of end-of-day changing circadian rhythms, Dr. Kim says. At ...

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) has typically been considered a rare condition, with a pooled global estimated incidence of ...

One woman’s journey from receiving her diagnosis to finding a treatment that helps manage her chronic skin condition.

Anti-itch cream is one way to soothe itchy skin. You may consider trying a cream that contains hydrocortisone. This drug inhibits inflammatory responses in the body and can help calm inflamed ...

This NYU study opens up a new dimension in memory science, suggesting that our entire body could play a role in storing memories. As we continue to explore the potential of these findings, we may ...

Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She ...

Itching (also known as pruritus) is a common symptom of diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar. Diabetic itching can be caused by dry skin, poor blood circulation, or certain ...

Liver diseases are any diseases that affect the functioning of the liver. Liver diseases can be inherited (such as Wilson disease and alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency) or acquired (for example ...