Chronic itch has often been dismissed as a minor skin complaint; however, experts view it as a warning sign of deeper disease ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Hormonal changes during perimenopause — particularly ...

Are you experiencing constant itchiness in your legs? If you feel this is a harmless skin rash or allergy, then think again.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic disease that affects an increasing number of children and adults. The skin is dry and ...

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 ...

Itchy skin may be a symptom of gallbladder cancer if other symptoms are present, such as yellow skin and eyes, fever, or unexplained weight loss. Itching can be a symptom of gallbladder cancer, but, ...

Itching and rashes often occur together. However, a person may experience itchy skin alone with dry skin, bug bites, some health conditions, or as a reaction to certain medications. The causes of skin ...