If your skin is clear, but itchy, you may have a ‘phantom itch.’ Here’s what's behind the sensation and how to treat it.

Itchy skin is one of the main symptoms of chronic hives, along with raised patches, or welts, on the skin. The welts may be flesh-colored, pink, or red, depending on skin tone, with a paler spot in ...

Itchy skin, which doctors call “pruritus,” is not a common symptom of skin cancer. However, some people may experience itching, especially in the later stages. Doctors can typically diagnose skin ...

When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...

That itchy feeling isn’t just in your head, in some cases it might actually be all over you. And it may literally get on your nerves. New research published Wednesday in Cell indicates that a common ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Eczema and bacterial or fungal infections may cause a rash under your breasts.Treatment ...

Thousands of people have taken to Reddit describing symptoms of a condition aptly referred to as "Hell's Itch." One Reddit user called their symptoms "the worst thing I have ever experienced," adding, ...

Prurigo nodularis is an extremely itchy skin condition. It causes a rash that often includes hard lumps called nodules. You might also hear it called nodular prurigo. Doctors don’t know exactly what ...

A rash or skin irritation can develop anywhere that skin folds exist on the body. These folds can trap heat, moisture, bacteria, and yeast. Combined with chafing, this leads to a condition called ...