Have you ever wondered why scratching sometimes makes itching even worse? The neurotransmitter serotonin has been fingered as one troublemaker as the brain tries to control pain caused by scratching.

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A common skin bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus can cause itchiness by acting directly on the nerve cells. This is the first time that scientists have observed how this microbe works to create ...

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

Various types of itch have been described, including those related to skin disease, systemic disease, nerve fiber damage, and psychiatric or psychologic conditions. At any given time, patients may ...

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Runner's itch, when your legs get itchy during a run, is a common problem. Experts share why it happens and how to alleviate ...