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You may be able to stop itching with over-the-counter products or at-home remedies, such as petroleum jelly. Itching (pruritus) can be more than a small annoyance. It can cause significant ...

When it develops in the genital area, it often causes red, raw patches that can burn and itch. In the genital area, lichen planus can develop on the: Vagina Vulva Penis Anus What can relieve the itch: ...

the crack of an electric shock. In the 1920s, a German physiologist noted that when researchers poked a pain point on the skin, itch often followed ouch. This led scientists to believe that the ...

Hemorrhoids, sometimes called piles, are a common condition. They can lead to burning anal pain as well as itching, blood in the stool, and hard lumps around the anus when swollen veins place pressure ...

Itching (also known as pruritus) is a common symptom of diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar. Diabetic itching can be caused by dry skin, poor blood circulation, or certain ...

Brendan Camp, MD, is a double board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology and Clinical. Itching (technical term: pruritus) is a common condition, affecting roughly 20 percent of adults ...

Dermatologists care for people of all ages. When your scalp itches, it can be difficult to think about anything else. You may feel that the itch will never stop, but relief is possible. Getting rid of ...