Considering hand eczema (HE) to be at least two signs plus itch may be a good first step toward defining the condition, a questionnaire-based study suggests. "Our data emphasizes the importance of ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Dr. Bob Cassady from the South Bend Clinic joins us every week on 16 News Now at Noon to answer your medical questions. Question #1 (from Sheila): “My hands itch like crazy.

Most sensations in the body don't occur by accident. Typically, the body is trying to communicate something deeper to us—whether that be an underlying medical condition or an important spiritual ...

As the old saying goes, “If I had a nickel for every time [something happened], I’d be rich.” For a dermatologist, the [something happened] stands for “Help—my back itches, Doc!” How often do I hear ...

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 ...

When I was a kid, my mom would say, “Don’t scratch that itch, it will only make it worse.” And multiple elementary school teachers told me, “Holding an injury doesn’t help. Leave it alone.” But it ...