Itchy armpits are a common complaint. Dermatologists explain possible causes of irritated, itching underarms and when to see a doctor.

Itchy feet may be due to dry, irritated skin and conditions such as athlete’s foot, eczema, psoriasis, diabetic neuropathy, and chronic kidney and liver disease. Pregnancy and certain cancers can also ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can be a symptom of liver disease. However, not everyone with liver disease experiences itching, and the specific causes of this itching are unknown. This article looks at the ...

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways Itchy skin can be a symptom of certain cancers like blood cancers, skin cancers, and liver cancer. It also can be a side effect of cancer ...

It seems hard to believe that a basic human sensation — one that can be evoked by a simple mosquito bite — still has scientists scratching their heads. Yet despite centuries of study, understanding ...

We’ve all felt that disconcerting “down-there” itching or burning sensation—and while a yeast infection leaps to mind as the most likely culprit, there are other factors that may be responsible. Keep ...

Persistently itchy skin can be frustrating, to say the least. If you’re going through perimenopause or menopause and noticing your skin feels itchier than usual, you’re not imagining it — and you’re ...

A woman and her husband suffer a debilitating skin disease they believe their granddaughter brought home from day care. A 54-year-old woman presents as a new patient with complaints of skin infections ...

Genital itching can be a very uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing experience, but most of the time, it’s treatable. Understanding what causes the itch and knowing how to address it can bring much ...