Next time you feel an itch, remember that your brain's vast network of neurons informs it whether it is an itch or pain. A ...

While scratching an itch can worsen skin allergies, it can also improve the body’s defense mechanism against certain ...

This causes nerve fibres to send itchy signals to your brain. 3. Itches have their own nerve network Until recently we thought that itch and pain both shared the same pathways, but in 1997 a ...

Pain and itch are both unpleasant sensations, but they trigger different responses—pain often prompts withdrawal, while itching leads to scratching. Until now, scientists have struggled to ...

When he read about our work on the internet, John sought our help right away. While describing his symptoms, John mentioned that his belly button was particularly itchy. Scabies like to hide in ...

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 ...

Hell's itch is a rare response to a sunburn that causes uncontrollable itching. Though research on hell's itch is limited, it could be caused by chemicals released from a sunburn. Hell's itch will ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can result from conditions like eczema or dermatitis. Less commonly, it can stem from conditions such as kidney failure and liver disease. Some causes of itching affect ...

Having itchy skin at night can occur naturally due to changes in body temperature and water loss. Sometimes, it may be a symptom of an underlying condition. Itchy skin at night, called nocturnal ...