Scientists have identified a neural feedback mechanism that helps determine when scratching an itch should stop.

The TRPV4 protein’s dual nature, found in studies with mice, may complicate the hunt for human itch treatments ...

If you’ve ever suffered from common skin conditions like rosacea, eczema or psoriasis, you know how uncomfortable the intense itching, dryness and redness can be. Fortunately, you don’t have to ...

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 ...

While eczema is a common skin condition, it can manifest in many different ways. And with so much possible variation, it's not always easy to properly identify eczema. Eczema symptoms can be mild — a ...

Smart bear finds an unusual way to help relieve an itch A bear was filmed using a small tree as its own personal back scratcher to relieve an itch in South Lake Tahoe, California.