Various types of itch have been described, including those related to skin disease, systemic disease, nerve fiber damage, and psychiatric or psychologic conditions. At any given time, patients may ...

Notalgia Paresthetica NP is a sensory neuropathy marked by localised itching and pain which may or may not be accompanied by ...

The auriculotemporal nerve is a branch of the mandibular nerve that provides sensation to several regions on the side of your head, including the area around the jaw, ear, and scalp. For much of its ...

To scratch or not to scratch, that is the question. When confronted with an itch, most of us tend to throw self-discipline ...

Stress can cause various health issues, including abdominal pain, itching, gum inflammation, skin problems, and menstrual ...

Now, new research in mice pinpoints differences in immune system activity that may determine whether you end up itchy. The skin is densely populated with sensory neurons, which are nerve cells ...

Nerve pain is distinct from typical tissue pain ... significant reduction in intense or sharp pain and cold and itchy sensations. No adverse side effects were seen in this study.

If you have the itchy, blister rash associated with chickenpox, home remedies and over-the-counter pain relievers may provide some relief. Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful rash caused by a ...

The sciatic and pudendal nerves are located in the hip area and may become pinched. You may have pain when you move, or you may walk with a limp. The pain can feel like an ache, or it may burn or ...

The affected nerves can induce the sensation of pain in the brain. Neuropathic pain is often associated with the sensation of burning, coldness, "pins and needles", numbness or itching.

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who had a bad reaction after using turmeric supplements.