Learn the main causes behind itchy skin in older adults and the most effective treatments recommended by medical experts.

THE cold weather can trigger a range of irritable symptoms, from a runny nose to dry eyes. Itchy skin is another, when cold ...

AN ITCH you definitely can’t scratch… well certainly not in public! That’s right, it’s time to talk itchy bums – or pruritus ...

Certain serious conditions, autoimmune conditions, and liver or kidney issues can cause itchy skin. Treating the underlying cause may relieve the itchiness and other symptoms related to the condition.

Itchy skin may be a symptom of gallbladder cancer if other symptoms are present, such as yellow skin and eyes, fever, or unexplained weight loss. Itching can be a symptom of gallbladder cancer, but, ...

Chronic kidney disease brings a deep, constant itch that scratching and moisturisers cannot fix. This uremic pruritus stems from toxins and mineral imbalances within the body. It affects sleep, mood, ...

The main symptom of rosacea is facial flushing. However, it can also cause the skin to become dry, rough, and scaly, which may lead to secondary symptoms, such as itching. Rosacea is a chronic ...

A mother who is allergic to the cold and breaks out in hives resembling nettle stings with skin so itchy she wants to “rip it ...

A man who had an itch for weeks thought he had an allergy, but it was cancer causing the symptom. The man's cancer blocked the passage between the liver and gut, so bilirubin built up, causing the ...

The NHS has issued an urgent warning about symptoms that many people dismiss as "common", urging anyone experiencing them to ...