The twinge begins in the afternoon: toes. At my desk, toes, itching. Toes, toes, toes. I don’t normally think about my toes. But as I commute home in a crowded subway car, my feet are burning, and I ...
Mosquito bites are an (unfortunate) inevitability of spending more time in nature, and during the summer months, sometimes it simply does not matter how much bug spray you apply. If you are battling ...
There are a number of ways to stop scratching, from medicines to mental tricks. By Elizabeth Passarella I’m one of the unfortunate souls who, for reasons still only loosely explained by science, seems ...
Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MDMedically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Ways to stop eczema itching include using hydrocortisone cream, moisturizers, a cold compress, and more. Eczema can ...
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can cause dry, scaly, itchy skin rashes. You can moisturize regularly, cool your skin, avoid irritants, and relieve stress to stop scratching. While some people find relief ...
Buggin’ out? There’s a hot new way to stop the itch. Powered by your smartphone, the pocket-sized gadget skips creams and chemicals in favor of heat to soothe insect bites. The Post spoke with Dr.
That persistent urge to scratch your palms can range from mildly annoying to completely distracting. While many people dismiss palm itching as a minor inconvenience, this common symptom can actually ...
We've all had bug bites, or dry scalp, or a sunburn that causes itch. But what if you felt itchy all the time — and there was no relief? Journalist Annie Lowrey suffers from primary biliary ...
Itchy ears are not uncommon when adjusting to hearing aids, as it takes time for the ear to adjust to the presence of a hearing aid. Other common causes of itchy ears includes medical conditions, such ...
Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She likens the itchiness to a... Chronic itch is miserable. Scientists are just ...