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

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.

Cory Trice played most of the snaps Saturday and said of the potential for him to play against one of the best of all time on ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Dry feet can occur when your skin loses large amounts of water and oil. The dryness ...

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

The study’s scientists believe that if the same neurons are found in humans, then medicine may soon target these nerve cells, ...

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 ...

Certain nerves in the hip region can get stuck or pinched. This includes the sciatic nerve, which can get trapped under certain muscles and bones in the back of your hip or the hamstrings.

The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Sanofi and Regeneron. Do you develop welts or an itchy rash after you come in from the cold, especially on skin that ...

Varicose veins are twisted, swollen veins that occur due to blood buildup. They may be blue or dark purple. Treatment is not always necessary but may involve remedies such as exercise and ...

Neuropathy is nerve damage that often occurs in people with diabetes and as a side effect of chemotherapy. Treatment for neuropathy usually involves managing the condition that has caused it and ...

In some cases, hypnosis and self-hypnosis may be helpful (Shenefelt, 2000). Examples of peripheral neuropathic itching include brachioradial pruritus, notalgia paresthetica, postherpetic neuralgia ...