Other signs of liver disease to spot include: Feeling very tired and weak all the time Loss of appetite – which may lead to weight loss Loss of sex drive (libido) Yellow skin and whites of the eyes ...

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...

Certain types of drugs can make it very itchy but, it can also be a problem with the skin itself such as psoriasis or eczema or even a parasite infestation such as scabies. Then again it can be a ...

This causes nerve fibres to send itchy signals to your brain. 3. Itches have their own nerve network Until recently we thought that itch and pain both shared the same pathways, but in 1997 a ...

If scratching an itch feels so good, why do scientists say it’s so bad? Existing research suggests scratching itchy skin can often make it worse, aggravating a wound and spreading harmful bacteria.

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that may cause very itchy, dry, and inflamed skin patches. Some researchers describe eczema as the “ itch that rashes.” Symptoms of itchiness ...

Your parents were right: Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal Science that uncovers how scratching aggravates ...