How to ease shingles symptoms at home: Running an oat bath ‘can lower the itchiness'
WHILE the only reminder of your childhood chickenpox might be the itchy memories, the same virus could make another appearance later in life, causing shingles. Reviving the stubborn itch, the virus called varicella-zoster can trigger a series of uncomfortable symptoms. Fortunately, an oat bath could provide aid, according to an expert. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Working It Out: How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job
Three keys to managing your eczema at the gym and then heading off to a productive and itch-free workday. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - May 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What's behind the sudden shortage of hay fever pills?
Hay fever season is well under way and millions are expecting to avoid streaming noses and itchy eyes with their usual antihistamine pills. Except some are unobtainable. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 9, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Her Rash Wouldn ’t Go Away, and the Itch Was Ruining Her Life
Nights were a particular torment, and nothing but steroids seemed to help. What could be causing this? (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 9, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lisa Sanders, M.D. Tags: Medicine and Health Allergies Antihistamines Meat Itching Immune System Source Type: news

What's the best remedy for a flaky, itchy scalp? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions 
DR MARTIN SCURR: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically causes a build-up of flaky patches on the skin - the result of a speeding up of the production of skin cells. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fatty liver disease: 'Itchy skin' may signal 'the most advanced stage' - other signs
FATTY liver disease comes in two main forms. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. You can also get alcohol-related liver disease, which is liver damage that is caused by drinking too much alcohol. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Shingles Risk Increased For People Over 50 Who Had COVID, Study Says
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News COVID-19 Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Healthwatch Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Coronavirus Dr. Mallika Marshall Shingles Source Type: news

Hay fever sufferers are 'dreading' summer - with symptoms often mistaken for Covid
Nearly half of UK hay fever sufferers are 'dreading' the summer months with many forced to cancel their plans because of their symptoms in the past. A study of 1,500 people with the allergy found itchy eyes, runny noses and constant sneezing makes the season far from enjoyable for 48 percent. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hay fever: How to ease symptoms as pollen bomb is set to hit - from ventilation to jelly
THE EASTER bank holiday weekend got even better as the weather forecast landed, promising sunny spells across the country. But there's a catch for hay fever sufferers. The warm weather is set to cause high pollen levels, leaving many with a stubborn itch and a runny nose. From avoiding exposure to managing symptoms, an expert has shared tips to ease the condition. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fatty liver disease: Are you itchy? The signs signalling you might need a liver transplant
THE SCARY aspect of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is that symptoms might not pop up until the later stages. However, the most advanced stage, also known as cirrhosis, may require a liver transplant. Here are the main symptoms to help you spot it. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What ’ s The Difference Between The Common Cold, Flu And COVID-19?
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Healthwatch Syndicated Local Coronavirus Dr. Mallika Marshall Source Type: news

Hay fever and eczema may be linked to various psychiatric and mental disorders warns study
HAY FEVER is an allergic response to outdoor allergens characterised by an itchy, stuffy and runny nose. The condition, which typically strikes when temperatures rise, has been linked to a host of psychiatric disorders. But scientists continue to debate whether the relationship between the disorders is causal. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Malaysian woman, 63, develops a 5cm-long 'HORN' on her breast after rare case of itchy viral warts
The 63-year-old unidentified patient told doctors in Kota Kinabalu city that the growths had spontaneously appeared on the left side of her chest two years ago. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Starting to get itchy eyes? It might signal chlamydia not hay fever warns pharmacist
HAY FEVER season is underway in the UK, which spells trouble for many pollen sufferers. If you're experiencing itchy eyes - a hallmark of hay fever - you may in fact have chlamydia, warned superintendent pharmacist Abbas Kanani of Chemist Click. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 10, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'Soured cream and smoked fish' - Dietician warns of 'histamine foods' worsening hay fever
HAY FEVER season, which usually starts to affect individuals at the end of March until September, is estimated to affect around 19.2 million people. The common allergic reaction causes cold-like signs and symptoms such as a runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing and headaches, but what some may not know is that a person's diet has been proven to affect symptoms. TV dietician and professional nutritionist Priya Tew spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk on the foods to avoid. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 9, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news