Have you ever wondered why scratching sometimes makes itching even worse? The neurotransmitter serotonin has been fingered as one troublemaker as the brain tries to control pain caused by scratching.

A common skin bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus can cause itchiness by acting directly on the nerve cells. This is the first time that scientists have observed how this microbe works to create ...

Editor’s note: This is an automatically generated transcript. Please notify [email protected] if there are concerns regarding accuracy of the transcription. So, atopic dermatitis is also known as the ...

Apply aloe vera gel, hydrocortisone cream, or a cold compress to the itchy area. Consider changing your laundry detergent to ...

Various types of itch have been described, including those related to skin disease, systemic disease, nerve fiber damage, and psychiatric or psychologic conditions. At any given time, patients may ...

You’re finally comfortable in bed, drifting peacefully toward sleep when suddenly—itch. You scratch. Another itch pops up. Before you know it, you’re wide awake and scratching like crazy, wondering if ...

Editor’s note: This is an automatically generated transcript. Please notify [email protected] if there are concerns regarding accuracy of the transcription. Mostly, the underlying mechanisms that we ...

Neurodermatitis, also known as lichen simplex chronicus, is a type of eczema. It begins with an urge to scratch that irritates nerves, leading to a chronic itch-and-scratch cycle that prevents skin ...