A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an evolutionary benefit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

We've all had bug bites, or dry scalp, or a sunburn that causes itch. But what if you felt itchy all the time — and there was no relief? Journalist Annie Lowrey suffers from primary biliary ...

A research team led by Kaang Bong-Kiun, director of the Center for Cognition and Sociality within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), and Ko Hyoung-Gon, professor at Kyung Hee University College of ...

Itchy skin can stem from conditions like eczema and psoriasis, which cause skin inflammation. Chronic kidney disease may cause itchy skin due to a buildup of toxins in the body. Medications, such as ...