Figure 1. Rough, bumpy, and itchy oval patches on patient’s back (A) and shin (B). Reprinted with permission from Dr Forbes-De La Cruz A 55-year-old Black woman presents with rough itchy clusters on ...

Itchy skin isn’t just annoying; it’s often a sign that something deeper is off. From a dry scalp to cracked lips or flaky shins, the underlying causes can include everything from stress and hard water ...

For millions of Britons it is one of the most frustrating – even distressing – health problems, yet one rarely spoken about. Chronic itching, or pruritus, affects at least one in six adults, and for ...