If your dog has been scratching more than usual, you know how quickly it can take over the day. The constant licking, the paw chewing, the midnight collar jingling as they try to find relief. Seasonal ...

Bathing can soothe irritated skin when done thoughtfully. Using gentle, moisturizing soap-free pet shampoos helps replenish ...

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research used a mouse model of a kind of eczema known as allergic contact dermatitis, ...

Scientists are studying a mechanism that helps tell the brain to stop scratching.

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

That itchy feeling isn’t just in your head, in some cases it might actually be all over you. And it may literally get on your nerves. New research published Wednesday in Cell indicates that a common ...

This is Explainer, a column that answers questions we all have (or should have). Anyone with skin knows the feeling of having a bad itch that won’t go away. Whether it’s a mosquito bite, hives, or ...

MINNEAPOLIS — As winter finally makes its presence felt, so does a symptom of the frigid air. Dry skin is forming and many of you might treat it in a painful, yet relieving way. Why does dry skin itch ...

My skin is constantly itchy. What could be the cause? Dr Philippa Kaye answers: Itching could be due to a hidden allergy. In some cases, it can also be an early sign of organ failure. Known medically ...