Peripheral neuropathy encompasses a variety of conditions marked by damage or lesions to peripheral nerves, resulting in symptoms such as pain, itch, and sensory disturbances. Diseases such as ...
Alopecia (hair loss) is caused by a disruption in the body's hair production cycle. It can have several causes, some of which also cause an itchy scalp. Skin conditions, infections, parasites like ...
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 ...
Frequent leg and foot cramps might signal underlying health problems requiring medical attention. While occasional cramps are common, persistent episodes ...
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).
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.