Although a wide range of conditions can cause your skin to itch, itchy skin is often a common food allergy symptom. Food allergies are typically caused by exposure to specific proteins in foods, which ...

Mosquito bites are an (unfortunate) inevitability of spending more time in nature, and during the summer months, sometimes it simply does not matter how much bug spray you apply. If you are battling ...

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The exact reasons opioids cause itching are unclear, but several theories exist. Possible causes of opioid itching include the action of opioids on mast cells and opioid receptors in the skin. Opioids ...

Genital itching after sex may be due to dry skin or a lack of lubrication around the genital area. It can also be due to an infection, allergic reaction to sperm or latex, or sexually transmitted ...

You probably do your best to avoid getting bitten by mosquitos, but mosquito bites can and do happen regularly in the warmer months. Cue you, reaching for anti-itch cream, and wondering “why do ...

Itching is a common symptom of chronic liver diseases. Treatment options include avoiding scratching, using mild soaps, applying topical creams, taking prescription oral medications, and more. Itching ...

You’re finally comfortable in bed, drifting peacefully toward sleep when suddenly—itch. You scratch. Another itch pops up. Before you know it, you’re wide awake and scratching like crazy, wondering if ...

The itch—an unpleasant sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch, sometimes desperately. For most of us, it's merely a transitory annoyance. But living with chronic itching without relief ...