Insect bites. Sunburn. Dandruff. Just thinking about all those things probably makes you itchy and want to start scratching.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered new insights into the dual nature of scratching an itch, indicating that while it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost immune ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Source: Orrling and Tomer S. A hand scratching at a pruritus on arm. April 2010. Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License. Human bodies can itch in countless ways. Mosquito bites ...