Then also I went through different treatment options for neuropathic itch and the emerging landscape and atopic dermatitis.

A research team has uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). This study provides new insights into how the brain ...

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 ...

Jock itch, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that develops in warm and moist areas of the body, such as the groin, inner thighs, and buttocks. The infection can develop from prolonged ...

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 ...

Tony Doris, the editorial page editor at The Palm Beach Post, was fired after he selected a cartoon that drew criticism from a nearby Jewish organization. Tony Doris was the editorial page editor ...

A “miracle” Long Island cop who defied death in a high-speed car chase earlier this year got a $150,000 check from well-wishers Thursday — and he said he’s “itching” to return to duty.

The best remedy for itching is the one that addresses the underlying cause of this symptom. Common causes include poison ivy, psoriasis, eczema, insect bites, dry skin, and healing wounds.

Alice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge. The news may have moved on ...

Itching is a common issue during pregnancy, affecting about 40 percent of pregnant women. It can range from mild to severe, with no rash or with visible skin changes. While often harmless, it's ...

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