Woman, 22, who suffers extremely rare water allergy reported less than 100 times in the WORLD, 'claws' at skin after showering to ease 'worst pain of my life'
Loren Montefusco, from South Carolina (pictured), suffers a burning itch deep under her skin whenever she comes into contact with water - forcing her to avoid showering for as long as possible. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Unexplained Rash With No Itch and Shoulder Pain Suddenly Affects Young Girl
(MedPage Today) -- Skin symptoms dramatically improved after use of sun protection (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - March 4, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news

Feeling itchy? Scientists are working to unravel the mysteries behind chronic itch
Why is itching contagious? Why do we keep scratching ourselves, beyond when it helps? Scientists are still unravelling the head-scratcher of itching — from how hard we scratch the skin to neurons in the brain that could explain what's going on. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news

What Drives Fatigue in Psoriasis and PsA? What Drives Fatigue in Psoriasis and PsA?
Joint pain and itch were key culprits, according to a cross-sectional analysis of Danish data.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - February 27, 2024 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Managing Common Ear Complaints Managing Common Ear Complaints
Ear pain, itchy ears, wax buildup, swimmer ' s ear, and more. These expert tips from an otolaryngologist may surprise you.The Curbsiders (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Material Non-Public Information About One Company Is Material Non-Public Information About All Companies
There’s not exactly a law against it, but insider trading is definitely illegal. This, after more than a decade of deliberation and debate is clear. It is, however and alas, all that is clear (although given the current Supreme Court’s itch to throw out any longstanding precedent and the opinions…#supremecourts #garygensler #mattlevine #genslerco #defense #matthewpanuwat #panuwat #incyte #pfizer #danieltaylor (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

‘It is shameful’: why the return of Victorian-era diseases to the UK alarms health experts
There has been a surge in cases of scabies and measles – both highly contagious – as well as rickets and scurvy, conditions we thought had been eradicated. Are public health cuts to blame?Before Covid-19, Dr Farzana Hussain says, it was rare for her to see a case ofscabies at her GP surgery in Newham, east London, but since the pandemic, the number of patients with the parasitic skin infection has increased dramatically.“By the time a patient comes to me for advice, everyone in the family has it, including all the children,” she says. “The itch is maddening. People demand immediate treatment.”Continue reading.....
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 18, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Mark Honigsbaum Tags: Health Children's health Vaccines and immunisation Infectious diseases Science Medical research Immunology Poverty Society Social exclusion MMR Andrew Wakefield Source Type: news

DR ELLIE CANNON: Is Covid to blame for my burning hot feet at night and the rash from my toes to knees?
DR ELLIE CANNON: During Covid I suffered an itchy, burning rash from my toes up to my knees, and a similar one on both arms. I don't know if it was Covid because testing wasn't available then. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hydrate Your Way Through Winter with Olay's Hyaluronic Regimen
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winter can be a beautiful season, with snowflakes and cozy fires. However, for many of us, it comes with a common problem: dry and itchy skin. The harsh winds and freezing temperatures outside combined with the dry air inside can leave our skin…#orlando #fla #hyaluronicregimen #vitaminb3 (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Japan First in the World to Approve Dupixent ® (dupilumab) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)
Approval based on results from Phase 3 trial showing Dupixent significantly reduced itch compared to placebo CSU is the fifth approved indication for Dupixent in Japan and the sixth indication for Dupixent globally TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and PARIS, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron…#dupixent #csu #ny #sanofi #welfare #regeneron #eoe #velocimmune #georgedyancopoulos #frederickwalt (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The 'itchy' symptom you might not realise is a warning sign of diabetes
This symptom could easily be mistaken for a sexually transmitted infection. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Atopic Dermatitis and Food Triggers
Could certain foods trigger the red, itchy skin flares of atopic dermatitis? It’s possible for foods like milk, wheat, shellfish, peanuts, or soy to set off irritating skin rashes, but they aren’t always the culprit. Find out how your doctor can test you to see if your diet is linked to skin flares and suggest treatments. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Atopic Dermatitis: How to Get Enough Sleep
The itchy rashes that come with atopic dermatitis (AD) can keep you awake. Find out how to dull the itch and get your rest. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Atopic Dermatitis: Help for Broken Skin
Living with atopic dermatitis often means living with itchy rashes and cracked, broken skin. Learn how to care for your skin and prevent further damage. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others?
Scientists itch to decipher the cues that make some people mosquito magnets. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - February 6, 2024 Category: Science Tags: Magazine Issue Source Type: news