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 ...

Research suggests that the nerve injury itself is to blame. Itch-sensing nerves, much like pain-sensing ones, can go haywire and begin sending excessive or inappropriate signals. This may happen when ...

The twinge begins in the afternoon: toes. At my desk, toes, itching. Toes, toes, toes. I don’t normally think about my toes. But as I commute home in a crowded subway car, my feet are burning, and I ...

Let's get rid of that annoying runner's itch...or at least make it bearable so you can enjoy the miles and only worry about sore muscles. The post Why Do My Legs Itch When I Run? (It’s Not Just You!) ...

Let’s face it: There’s nothing worse than an itch you can’t scratch or soothe. Whether your itchiness is from a bug bite, a sweat-induced eczema flare-up, or maybe even a surprise encounter with ...