Itching refers to an unpleasant sensation that causes the need to scratch—the medical term for itching is pruritus. Itching may be confined to a certain area of the body (localized) or can be all over ...

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Armando, a 71-year-old with an active lifestyle, was midway through a round of golf when a strange sensation crept into his ...

which are also a common symptom of many types of blood cancer. Sweat on the skin’s surface can make it itch more. Several prescription medications and over-the-counter (OTC) products might help ...

Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is not associated with cancer ... paresthetica are itching, burning, and tingling sensations along the shoulder blades. These sensations are usually on one side of the body, ...

A WOMAN who blamed her back pain on having E cup boobs was self-medicating with paracetamol and ibuprofen for almost two years before discovering it was cancer. It wasn’t until Rebecca ...

In rare cases, people with sunburn may also experience an extreme, deep, painful itching called hell’s itch. Also known as devil’s itch or fire ant itch, some people describe it as an ...

Even in your wildest dreams, have you ever thought that wearing a Saree and Petticoat may lead to skin cancer? Let's get to ...

But not all cancers are easy to spot, as some have vague symptoms or might not cause any symptoms at all. According to experts, one of the most misdiagnosed of all the common cancers, due to the ...

Males may experience itchiness all over the penis ... This can affect the whole body, and it typically causes an extreme itching sensation. Scabies may appear on the penis as small raised bumps ...