From stress to product buildup, experts reveal what causes an itchy, flaky scalp and the best products to help soothe it ...

Your itching skin is driving you mad but the doctor's appointment is still a couple days away? There are few home remedies that can bring relief. Christin Klose/dpa If you are plagued by itchy, ...

Itching can be uncomfortable, but it’s a normal part of your skin’s immune response to external threats. When you’re itching from an encounter with poison ivy or mosquitoes, consider that your urge to ...

Despite the saying “happiness is having a scratch for every itch,” itching often makes the itchy skin condition worse. So why is the instinct so strong? In a study with mice, researchers from the ...

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 ...

It’s annoying, uncomfortable, and tends to occur more commonly as we get older. “Dermatologists start to see an uptick in the presentation of itchy skin around age 50, and it continues to increase as ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The itchiness that comes with some annoying dermatological ...

What’s common between a scratchy sweater, a mosquito bite, and poison ivy? A brush with any of them guarantees an itchy spot on the skin. Scratching that itch is extremely tempting because of how ...

When you develop a terrible itch somewhere on your body, it’s nearly impossible to think about anything else. You can’t sleep. You can’t focus. Must scratch. is the only thing registering in your ...

After a long winter of dry, dull and itchy skin, no feeling compares to using a body scrub or exfoliator to reveal a baby-smooth layer underneath. And that glowing sensation isn’t all in your head.

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Key Takeaways Exfoliate your skin about once or twice a week for optimal ...