Dermatologists explain why scratching offers instant relief but triggers a deeper itch-scratch cycle that damages your skin, and the safer science-backed ways to calm an itch without making it worse ...

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD Key Takeaways Itchy ankles can be caused by dry skin, an allergic reaction, 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 ...

THERE are few things as satisfying as scratching an itch. But when your itch keeps recurring and starts to affect your day-to-day life, it could be signalling something serious going on with your ...

Want to reclaim your smooth skin and soothe all that itching and pain? Let’s cover exactly what you need to know about itchy ...

SO FAR, NO REPORTS OF ANYONE GETTING SICK. YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED MOSQUITOES STARTING TO SHOW UP AGAIN. IF YOU’RE BITTEN, IT OFTEN LEADS TO AN ITCHY BUMP. IT’S SO ANNOYING. BUT KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT ...

Here’s more on why mosquitoes bite, how your body reacts to those bites and why. Why do mosquitoes bite people? Both male and female mosquitoes feed on flower nectar, but female mosquitoes also forage ...

This morning, I went for my first run in a while. Just a few minutes in, my legs were uncontrollably itchy. And that’s when I remembered: oh, yeah. This happens. If you’ve experienced it too, don’t ...

Mosquito bites are an inconvenience in the summer and spring – a nice night by the bonfire or a day spent in the sun can leave you with red, painful bite marks. And though they occur naturally outside ...