We scratch the itch to find out. “Itch is triggered when certain chemicals, such as histamines, interact with receptors on specialised nerve fibres in the skin known as pruriceptors,” explained Assoc ...
Scratching the intensely itchy atopic dermatitis on her scalp and behind her ear led to the infection seen here. Nerve problem. An intensely itchy scalp without signs of a rash or another skin ...
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 ...
Kidney problems lead to itching - as waste products build up in the blood, irritating the nerve endings and triggering the 'itch response'. An unexplained itch can also be a sign of kidney failure ...