In most of these cases, some inflammatory or metabolic irritant stimulates itch nerves repeatedly. In other cases, an itch may arise from the nerves spontaneously and result in persistent rubbing, ...

While some itchy rashes like poison ivy are known for how easily they can spread to others, there's good news to report when it comes to stress hives. They're not contagious. "They are a personal ...

For me, though, my stress manifests itself in a different way: maddeningly itchy skin. It’s something that has happened a lot more during the past few months (thanks a lot, Covid) while working ...

It can also come and go. Itching related to liver disease tends to be worse before your period when you're under stress and at night. Moisturizers and warm baths may help mild itchiness ...

This causes nerve fibres to send itchy signals to your brain. 3. Itches have their own nerve network Until recently we thought that itch and pain both shared the same pathways, but in 1997 a ...

Stress can also trigger skin conditions like eczema, which causes itchy rashes. Your body releases a hormone called cortisol in response to emotional stress. Cortisol may also cause your body to ...

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 ...

Itchy skin at night, or nocturnal pruritus, can occur for a range of reasons, including hormonal changes and dehydration. It is common in people with chronic itchy skin. Home remedies, as well as ...

In some cases, itchy skin may be caused by complications of diabetes such as nerve damage or kidney disease. “Itching of the feet, legs or ankles is a common complaint in people with diabetes ...

Stress is a nasty cycle: Feeling stressed can affect several skin and hair conditions, and living with those conditions can make you feel even more stressed.