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.
Having itchy skin can be a sign of anything from irritating clothing to eczema, but an oncologist has warned that your frequent scratching could be a sign of some types of cancer ...
Hypothyroidism, a common thyroid disorder, often shows early signs on the skin. Dry, pale skin, itching, rashes, facial ...
If you have eczema, you’re already familiar with the incessant itching and redness that comes with experiencing a flare-up. When people classically think of eczema, they’re usually referring to atopic ...
Are you experiencing constant itchiness in your legs? If you feel this is a harmless skin rash or allergy, then think again.
Itchy skin is a common thing we all experience from time to time, but one oncologist has warned that in some cases it could be a sign of cancer ...
A lack of understanding about what scabies is and how it’s treated could be behind the United Kingdom’s sudden spike in cases ...
A potassium hydroxide (KOH) examination of scales from his abdomen reveals definite scabietic elements (Figure 3), confirming the diagnosis of scabies. Images of these findings are shown to the ...
As a longtime health care provider, Amber Oberheim, APRN, always thought she was taking good care of her skin. She’s ...
A DISTRAUGHT teen has shared how an agonising allergy left her with pus-soaked bedsheets and her skin flaking off. Chloe, 19, features on the brand new series of TLC’s The Bad Skin Clinic, where ...