The exact reasons opioids cause itching are unclear, but several theories exist. Possible causes of opioid itching include the action of opioids on mast cells and opioid receptors in the skin. Opioids ...

In a new study, researchers from North Carolina State University show that itch sensations in the face are perceived differently from those in the body due to differences in signaling between ...

Itching can be uncomfortable, but it’s a normal part of your skin’s immune response to external threats. When you’re itching from an encounter with poison ivy or mosquitoes, consider that your urge to ...