Various types of itch have been described, including those related to skin disease, systemic disease, nerve fiber damage, and psychiatric or psychologic conditions. At any given time, patients may ...

Jock itch, scientifically known as tinea cruris and locally known as Pumbu Jero, has become a recurring health issue in Tanzanian boarding schools, primarily affecting adolescent boys. This fungal ...

Sure, scratching that itch might give a moment of relief, but it can also lead to skin damage and infections, and make the ...

Two days later, the itch was back, this time on the other arm. She didn’t make it to the wedding. The unpredictable need to scratch was too grotesque for her to risk having to do it in public.

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Psychogenic itch refers to an intense urge to scratch or pick at your ski, without the presence of a skin condition. It is commonly linked to psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety ...

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