Chronic itch, also known as pruritus, is a distressing condition that can significantly impact the quality of life for those affected. It can arise from various underlying causes, including skin ...

B­­rian Kim, Mount Sinai For most people, an itch caused by a mosquito bite or exposure to poison ivy fortunately causes temporary suffering. However, approximately 20% of people suffer from chronic ...

And I get itchy. Maybe it will last forever, I think. It stops. And then it starts again. One in five people will experience chronic itch in their lifetime, often caused by cancer, a skin ...

The following is a summary of “Exploring itch in hidradenitis suppurativa with lessons from atopic dermatitis and psoriasis,” ...

There are several conditions that might be causing that annoying itch on your feet. Let's dive into each one and, of course, ...

The US regulator has cleared Cara Therapeutics' Korsuva (difelikefalin) as an injectable treatment for chronic itching, also known as pruritus, in these patients after a priority review.

“Effects on the skin include erythema (redness), dryness and scale, all of these factors can predispose an individual to feel itchy.” Both acute and chronic psychological stress are implicated ...

Mind-body therapies like meditation, psychotherapy, and deep breathing may help reduce stress levels, potentially reducing ...

Patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria experienced substantial reductions in hives and itch with briquilimab through 16 ...

The allergy and immunology community mourns the loss of Marcus Maurer, MD, executive director of the Institute of Allergology ...

On a good day, your skin might be calm and glowy—but if you’re dealing with an eczema flare-up, you might be struggling with ...