Prurigo nodularis is an extremely itchy skin condition. It causes a rash that often includes hard lumps called nodules. You might also hear it called nodular prurigo. Doctors don’t know exactly what ...

From stress to product buildup, experts reveal what causes an itchy, flaky scalp and the best products to help soothe it ...

Vakharia is assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. The information here represents his knowledge and experience as a medical professional ...

Editor’s note: This is an automatically generated transcript. Please notify [email protected] if there are concerns regarding accuracy of the transcription. Itch is a devastating symptom sometimes in ...

An uncomfortable feeling in your legs could signal a chronic condition. According to experts there are several things to ...

The FDA’s decision clears the way for the drug, difelikefalin, to be used as a treatment for adults undergoing dialysis who experience moderate-to-severe pruritus. Stamford, Connecticut-based Cara ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Chronic itch is a very difficult problem,” Bernstein, adjunct professor of internal medicine at the University ...

The itch—an unpleasant sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch, sometimes desperately. For most of us, it's merely a transitory annoyance. But living with chronic itching without relief ...

Persistent itching can sometimes signal serious illness, including cancer. Oncologist Dr Amit Garg highlights four ...

Cara was cleared by the FDA to market Korsuva to patients suffering from severe itching as a byproduct of dialysis for chronic kidney disease. Shares of Cara Therapeutics (CARA) jumped on Tuesday ...

Nutria itch results when the larvae of roundworms living inside nutrias (coypu rats) enter a person’s skin. It can cause a severe rash, itching, and swelling. People who work in wetlands and marshes ...

Peking University, October 30, 2024: Addressing the challenge of cholestatic itch, the scientific community has been pursuing innovative solutions. Recently, researchers from Peking University, led by ...