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 ...

Researchers identify the TRPV4 ion channel as the body's internal "stop scratching" signal, offering new hope for chronic itch relief.

You know how challenging it can be to fight the urge to scratch if you have eczema. The skin condition causes dry, scaly, itchy skin rashes. However, while some people may find relief from the ...

With summer heating up, mosquito bites are on the rise. Female mosquitoes cause these bites when they feed on human blood, leading to raised bumps on human skin that can become itchy and irritating.

As an audiologist, I received many questions on itchy ears over the years. The ear maintains its delicate ecosystem and balance without needing much help. However, putting Q-tips or other tools in the ...

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 ...

When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental. Scientists have now identified a key molecular and neural ...

Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She likens the itchiness to a... Chronic itch is miserable. Scientists are just ...