You might have an itch that must be scratched. Or a tickle on your back that you can’t reach. The medical term for itching is pruritus. A persistent itch can be maddening, but there's often a simple solution. You can try a different fabric, give your skin some extra care, and avoi...
Itch protein may hold key to cure for skin conditionsThe discovery in mice of a protein central to itchy sensations could lead to new treatments for eczema, psoriasis and other persistent skin complaintsdoi:10.1016/S0262-4079(13)61357-3None...
Dark spots that itch By gerl98 | 2 posts, last post over a year agoNew Reply Follow New Topic gerl98 over a year ago I've got an itchy skin since beginning of this year. Im a 18 year old girl now. I've got this itchy dark spots on my legs, some n my thighs and also at ...
Saint Anthony's fire- any of several inflammatory or gangrenous skin conditions seborrhea- a condition in which overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily vitiligo- an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of unpigmented skin (often surrounded by a heavily pigmente...
Summary Patient and carer education has been proposed as a way of improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among people with chronic inflammatory skin conditions. This systematic review aimed to assess the effects of education that specifically addresses HRQoL among people with chronic inflammat...
If you have sensitive skin, you know that a new soap or cosmetic can trigger an outbreak of redness, itching, or stinging. But are you aware that your home also might harbor other common skin irritants, including triple-antibiotic ointments, bandage adhesives, and jewelry that contains metals...
Acne or other skin blemishes, such as blackheads or whiteheads, are highly common skin conditions that are likely to impact all of us at some time or another. They tend to affect areas with the most oil glands, such as the face, neck, chest, upper arms, or back. The condition of acn...
Adjusting your dose or adding on an anti-itch medication can bring relief. 11. Phototherapy An in-office procedure called phototherapy (also known as light therapy) can help alleviate itching from inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, says Dr. Kanchanapoomi Levin. The most ...
2 Tracking the incidence, prevalence, and disability of skin and subcutaneous diseases over time is essential for identifying modifiable risk factors that predispose individuals to certain dermatological conditions. This knowledge may represent an opportunity to aid in health care planning, identifying root...
A weakened immune system can let in the germs that cause skin conditions. Learn which skin problems are most common in people with HIV and AIDS.