These substances stimulate nerve fibers which transmit the sensation of cold, thereby masking the itch sensation. Cooling agents are reasonably safe, although applying large amounts of alcohol ...

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 ...

To scratch or not to scratch, that is the question. When confronted with an itch, most of us tend to throw self-discipline ...

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 ...

Notalgia Paresthetica NP is a sensory neuropathy marked by localised itching and pain which may or may not be accompanied by ...

Itching with diabetes is caused by the direct and indirect effects of having chronic hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). This can cause changes in blood circulation, nerves, and tissues that lead to ...