Itching is so contagious that simply seeing an image of an itch stimulus – such as ants or an insect bite – can trigger a physical response ... Furthermore, watching something that we associate with ...

The sensation can be relentless, driving you to grab a cotton swab to get rid of it. However, no matter the cause of your ...

Thousands of substances can cause allergic dermatitis. When you've been sensitized to an allergen and then exposed by touching the substance, symptoms, such as itching and skin inflammation ...

Though the falling levels of oestrogen that occur at the menopause can make the skin (and hair) a little drier than before, this should not cause itching - so HRT is unlikely to be of any benefit.

Paget disease of the breast can look similar to eczema. It sometimes causes yellow or bloody discharge from the nipple. The main signs and symptoms are itching, redness, scaling, and flakiness.

Diabetic neuropathy, a complication of diabetes affecting the nerves ... People with diabetes are more prone to skin infections, says the expert. Fungal infections, for example, can cause itching and ...

Hi Rosemary - I wonder if you can help me. What is the best way to stop itching? I've been on HRT for six months, but it doesn't seem to have helped.

According to a case–control study published in Neurology, the expression of proinflammatory cytokines is elevated in the affected skin of patients with small-fiber neuropathy (SFN).

Itchy skin can be irritating and annoying, especially when you cannot pinpoint the cause. One day, you might feel fine, the next you are ceaselessly scratching your arms, legs and body.

Peripheral neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes, is usually treated by controlling hyperglycemia. Some short-term studies have indicated that aerobic exercise can inhibit the development ...

Often, these itch too, albeit it usually only mildly. "Obviously, you get hotter," notes midwife Janine. "This causes hands and feet to sweat more often – which can also cause itchiness." Podiatrist ...