Scientists are still investigating why a wound itches but it's believed that as the skin heals, it stimulates nerve cells at the site. The itching is common and may be due to an inflammatory response ...

In rare cases, people with sunburn may also experience an extreme, deep, painful itching called hell’s itch. Also known as devil’s itch or fire ant itch, some people describe it as an ...

Jock itch, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that can cause itchiness in the groin or inner thighs. Home remedies and prescription medications can help ease symptoms and prevent the infection ...

Itching refers to an unpleasant sensation that causes the need to scratch—the medical term for itching is pruritus. Itching may be confined to a certain area of the body (localized) or can be all over ...

GSK has reported promising results with a drug to treat the severe itching that plagues patients with rare cholestatic liver disease primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Interim results from the ...

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But in the internet age, where every annoyance is fodder for comedy gold, the humble mosquito bite has transcended its itchy origins to become a meme-worthy phenomenon. Kudos to t ...

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Is this ant peeing on me right now? That's what some people ask themselves when they come into contact with the little insects. This is because it is not uncommon for ants to squirt a drop of burning ...