The twinge begins in the afternoon: toes. At my desk, toes, itching. Toes, toes, toes. I don’t normally think about my toes. But as I commute home in a crowded subway car, my feet are burning, and I ...

That persistent urge to scratch your palms can range from mildly annoying to completely distracting. While many people dismiss palm itching as a minor inconvenience, this common symptom can actually ...

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 ...

Use your fingers or a soft makeup brush to rub your skin instead. Is it true that you shouldn’t scratch itchy skin? What should I do instead? Scratching an itch can damage your skin and make the urge ...

Lichen planus is a frustrating and uncomfortable skin condition, but with the right treatments and lifestyle changes, you can manage its symptoms and reduce the risk of it spreading. Lichen planus is ...

These pictures of common bug bites can help you figure out what bit you, and how you should seek treatment.

A doctor has explained how to distinguish between a common skin condition that millions have and a more worrying contagious one. He said it could be difficult to differentiate between conditions like ...