Your legs may be itchy for different reasons, often not anything to be concerned about, such as dry skin, for example. Sometimes, however, it can indicate an underlying condition. Itchy legs can ...

After all, some parasites, such as mosquitoes, are long gone by the time itching starts. To get to the root of the matter, skin immunologist Dan Kaplan at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania ...

Whether your rash is itchy, bumpy, red or blistering, it's important to know what's causing it — and how serious it is. But with so many types of skin rashes, it can be tough even for ...

Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

Scratching an itch can bring a contradictory wave of pleasure and misery. A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this ...

Causes of ingrown hairs: “Ingrown hairs occur when the hair shaft becomes trapped beneath the skin’s surface,” says Dr. Schlessinger. “The red bumps that follow are often itchy and ...

Various underlying conditions can cause an itchy scalp without dandruff. Examples include head lice, hives, and dermatitis. The scalp may also be sore, dry, or tender. Treatment can depend on the ...

But if you scratch at the bites, you can develop a secondary skin infection. That can lead to swelling and pus alongside the itchy bites. Thankfully, chigger bites don't cause diseases like tick ...