The causes of skin itching, or pruritis, are usually harmless. They are often temporary issues such as dry skin or a bug bite. Less commonly, nerves, kidneys, thyroid, or liver issues can cause ...

Itchy skin rashes are unsightly and uncomfortable, but you don’t need to put up with them forever. To help you find quick relief, start with this list of the best creams for itchy skin rash. Atopic ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Home "remedies" are ...

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

But there’s one side effect that’s well established but little known and still puzzling to doctors: the “keto rash” or prurigo pigmentosa. This rash fits the man’s case perfectly—red, raised, itchy ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Hormonal changes during perimenopause — particularly ...

Itching and rashes often occur together, but itchy skin alone can happen with dry skin, bug bites, some health conditions, or a reaction to certain medications. The causes of skin itching, or pruritis ...